Sullivan County man charged with aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor
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BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — An investigation into child sexual abuse material resulted in the arrest of a Sullivan County man.

The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jonathan Michael Price, 45, of Blountville, on Friday.

According to the sheriff’s office, investigators received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about images that had been uploaded online. Investigators reviewed 155 images and determined they contained child sexual abuse material.

Using information from the tip and internet service provider, investigators identified Price as the suspect and spoke with him, according to the sheriff’s office. A search warrant was executed at Price’s home on Friday morning and Price was arrested and charged with aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor.

The sheriff’s office said the investigation was ongoing with additional charges pending.

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