Cherokee County man facing child sex crime charges in Alabama, Georgia

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - A Cherokee County man with active warrants related to child sex crimes in Georgia is now facing similar charges in Alabama.

According to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), Jacob Wheeler was arrested at his home on County Road 793.

During the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigation, CCSO detectives were contacted by authorities in Georgia and told Wheeler had warrants there related to child sex crimes.

The United States Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force halped with the operation at Wheeler’s home.

He has been charged in Cherokee County with seven counts of possession with intent to disseminate child sexual abuse material. Authorities say more charges are possible as the investigation is ongoing.

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