The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office received a tip from federal authorities in February concerning the online activity of 35-year old Giesi Yobani Paz Avalos of Taylorsville. The information indicated that the suspect was downloading child pornography. Investigators obtained warrants and on Sunday, July 21st, Paz Avalos was taken into custody and charged with felony second and third-degree exploitation of a minor. He remains in the Alexander County Detention Center under a secured bond of $120,000. A first court appearance was scheduled for Monday in Alexander County District Court.
