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Mooresville man charged with child sex crimes

Eric Scott Threadgill, 59, faces four counts of 3rd-degree exploitation of a minor.

MOORESVILLE, N.C. — WCNC Charlotte has chosen to use this mugshot because of the nature of the charges involved.

A Mooresville man is facing charges after an investigation into child sex abuse material.

On Friday, the Mooresville Police Department announced the arrest of 59-year-old Eric Scott Threadgill. He was taken into custody on Thursday after officers said they seized evidence and obtained information in an interview with him.

Threadgill is now charged with four counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. He was granted an $80,000 secured bond. As of publication, Threadgill is listed as in jail per public records available online.

Credit: Mooresville PD
Eric Scott Threadgill

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