Charles Mcree Franklin Charged with 5 Counts of Second-Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

Charles Mcree Franklin Charged with five counts ofSecond-Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

Jefferson N.C.: Sheriff B. Phil Howell announces the arrest of 43-year-old Charles Mcree Franklin of Creston, NC, for 5 counts of Second-Degree
Sexual Exploitation of a Minor.

The Ashe County Sheriff’s Office and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations (SBI) Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
(ICAC) launched a joint investigation into illegal internet-based activity concerning child sexual exploitation.

On March 26th, 2025, Detective Curtis Elliott obtained search warrants for Franklin. These warrants ultimately led to Franklin’s arrest and
the seizure of several electronic devices. This investigation is ongoing, and more charges are expected.

Charles Mcree Frankin of Creston was arrested and held at the Ashe County Detention Center under a $500,000 secured bond. His charges
include :
• 5 Felony Counts of Second-Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor