Pinetown Man Arrested in Beaufort County on Child Pornography Charges
A Pinetown man, Edwin Garcia, was arrested in Beaufort County, North Carolina, and charged with possessing child pornography involving victims ranging in age from two to seven.
Greenville New Bern Washington, NC, October 4, 2026 — A Pinetown man, identified as Edwin Garcia, has been arrested in Beaufort County, North Carolina. He faces charges related to the possession of child pornography.
The arrest occurred in Beaufort County, where local authorities took Garcia into custody. The charges specify that the alleged child pornography involved victims whose ages range between two and seven years old.
Specific details regarding the date of the arrest were not immediately available. Similarly, the exact nature of the charges filed beyond possession, and any subsequent legal proceedings such as court dates or bail information, were not provided in the available summary.
The investigation is ongoing, and further information is expected to be released by law enforcement as the case progresses. The Pinetown resident’s arrest marks a significant development in the ongoing efforts to combat child exploitation in the region.
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