Greenville Man Arrested, Charged with Sexual Extortion

Greenville New Bern Washington, NC, October 10, 2026 — A resident of Greenville has been arrested and faces charges related to sexual extortion. The Greenville Police Department announced the arrest of Timmy Andrews on Wednesday.

Timmy Andrews, a man residing in Greenville, was taken into custody by officers from the Greenville Police Department. He has been formally charged with sexual extortion. The specific details surrounding the alleged acts of extortion, including the timeline and the number of alleged victims, were not immediately available. The Greenville Police Department has not released further information regarding the circumstances that led to the arrest.

The charges indicate that the alleged offense falls under the category of sexual extortion, a serious crime that typically involves the threat of releasing intimate images or information unless certain demands are met. Law enforcement agencies investigate such cases with a focus on protecting victims and holding perpetrators accountable.

Information regarding the date of the alleged incidents, the exact nature of the demands made by Andrews, or the identity of any victims has not been disclosed by the authorities. The investigation is reportedly ongoing. The specific legal proceedings, including court dates or bail information, were also not provided in the initial statement from the police department.

Further updates are expected as the case progresses through the legal system. The Greenville Police Department encourages anyone with additional information relevant to this investigation to come forward. The name of the arresting officer or the detective leading the case was not provided.

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