East Texas Army National Guard soldier sentenced to 13 years in prison for child sexual abuse
ATLANTA — A Texas Army National Guard soldier has been sentenced to 13 years in prison and a bad conduct discharge after pleading guilty to multiple sex crimes involving children, the U.S. Army announced.
Pfc. Jayden W. Carson, 20, of East Texas, admitted to sexually exploiting minors during a court-martial held July 2–3 at Fort Gordon. Carson was on Title 10 orders for Advanced Individual Training and assigned to the 15th Signal Brigade at the time of the offenses.
Investigators say Carson used social media platforms, including Snapchat, to target underage victims in Texas and Florida. One victim was 14, the other 16 at the time of the abuse. One case came to light after a parent discovered explicit messages on their child’s phone and contacted law enforcement. That report led Army Criminal Investigation Division agents to a second victim and further evidence of abuse.
Carson reportedly coerced the minors into sending sexually explicit images, which he then distributed across state and international lines.
“The accused used the internet to target vulnerable children for his own sexual gain. His crimes span multiple states, crossed international borders, and progressed in severity during his time in the Army,” said Maj. Steven Poland, prosecutor with the Army Office of Special Trial Counsel. “This sentence properly holds him accountable, protects society from future harm, and provides needed closure to the families that he impacted.”
Special Agent in Charge Ryan O’Connor of Army CID’s Southeast Field Office praised the collaboration behind the case.
“The conviction of Mr. Carson for these heinous crimes demonstrates the effectiveness of the partnership between Army CID and the Army Office of Special Trial Counsel,” he said. “Army CID remains committed to protecting children and relentlessly pursuing those who harm them.”
Carson will serve his sentence at the United States Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Upon release, he must register as a sex offender and comply with all related federal and state laws.
The case was investigated by Army CID’s Fort Gordon Resident Agency and prosecuted by personnel from the Army Office of Special Trial Counsel and Fort Gordon’s Office of the Staff Judge Advocate.
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Concordia man booked with child sex abuse; deputies seek other victims
The Concordia Parish Sheriff's Office Special Victims Unit is investigating a man accused of crimes against children that span decades.
Back in May, deputies received a report about criminal sexual conduct involving a juvenile victim. The Special Victims Unit began their investigation, and eventually obtained warrants to arrest Jimmie Maier Jr., 57, of Monterey.
Maier was arrested and booked into the Concordia Parish jail on four counts sexual battery of a child younger than 13 and two counts indecent behavior with juveniles younger than 13. His bond is set at $500,000.
Detectives have identified several more alleged victims, and they say they expect more charges against Maier. They say the crimes go back more than 30 years.
Anyone with information regarding this case or anyone who has been a victim of Maier is encouraged to reach out to Detective Baker with the Concordia Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit at (318) 473-0740 ext. 409.
According to the post on the CPSO Facebook page, Sheriff David Hedrick would like to thank Louisiana Probation and Parole for their assistance in this case.
Jacksonville man arrested, accused of having child sex abuse material, sexual activity with animals
William John Eames III was taken into custody by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on June 25.
Sequatchie Co. Schools athletic trainer faces child sex crimes charges, bestiality
UPDATE: A now-former Sequatchie County Schools athletic trainer is facing charges related to child sexual exploitation and bestiality.
According to an affidavit obtained by Local 3 News, Donald Oliver gave an investigator permission to download data from his phone as forensic evidence.
Closer inspection revealed that he had saved several images of animated child pornography, pictures of himself sexually engaging with a dog, and other images of adults having sexual activity with farm animals on his phone.
Oliver faces the following charges:
- Sexual exploitation of a minor
- Sexual activity with animals
Sequatchie County Schools issued a statement to families:
"We are grateful to those who came forward to report this matter. Student safety and wellbeing are always our highest priority."
Not much information is available at this time, according to Director of Schools Sarai Pierce, other than that person is no longer employed with Sequatchie County Schools.
"We are grateful to those who came forward to report this matter. Student safety and wellbeing are always our highest priority," writes Pierce in a letter to students and their families.
She continues, "We encourage all parents and guardians to have open conversations with their children about appropriate online communication and to remind them that if they ever feel uncomfortable about interactions with anyone, they should immediately tell a parent, teacher, staff member, or another trusted adult. As a reminder, school employees are mandated reporters."
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