Mebane Man Charged with Six Counts Felony Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

In early December 2021, investigators with the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office Human Exploitation Team (HET), began investigating a cyber tip. Investigators had reason to believe that an individual in the County, uploaded Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) files to Snapchat, a multimedia instant messaging app. The investigation lead to a suspect residing on Brundage Lane, Mebane, North Carolina.

On Friday, February 11, 2022, HET and investigators with the Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit (SVU), conducted a search warrant at 3547 Brundage Lane. Investigators discovered files, images and videos, of Child Sexual Abuse Material. Investigators also seized a small amount of marijuana and an item of drug paraphernalia. Investigators identified the suspect as Seth Ryan Carter of the residence.

Mr. Carter was arrested and taken to the Alamance County Detention Center.

Name:                Seth Ryan Carter W/M/18

Address:           3547 Brundage Lane, Mebane, North Carolina

Charges:             6cts. Felony Second Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

                           1ct. Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana

                           1 ct. Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Bond:                  $10,000 secured