Crime & Safety
Loganville Man Arrested On Child Sex Exploitation Charges
Georgia authorities accused the man of uploading child sexual abuse material online.
WALTON COUNTY, GA — "No words can explain this," Walton County authorities said, announcing the arrest of a Loganville man accused of publishing child sexual abuse material online.
The Walton County Sheriff's Office on Saturday said they began investigating Steven Wayne Ginn after receiving a tip from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Ginn was accused of owning child sexual abuse material, which he was suspected of uploading to the internet.
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He was arrested Thursday when authorities said they executed a warrant for probation violation. While searching Ginn's home, authorities said they seized several electronic devices.
Then, while executing a search warrant on Ginn's vehicle, authorities said they found more electronic devices. Authorities added they discovered more evidence on one of the devices.
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Ginn faces six counts of sexual exploitation of children, authorities said.
"The Walton County Sheriff's Office remains committed to protecting children and bringing those who exploit them to justice. Walton County will not tolerate sexual predators in our community," authorities said in a news release.
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