BETHLEHEM, N.C. (WACB) – A felony charge of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor has been filed against a Bethlehem resident.

On Sunday, 46-year-old Eric Michael Kuzma of Arbor Springs Drive was arrested by the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office. The charge involves the distribution of a visual image of a prepubescent female engaged in sexual activity.

Kuzma was being held in the Alexander County Detention Center with a secured bond listed at $50,000. The suspect was convicted in 2000 for indecent liberties with a minor in Alexander County. He was given a suspended sentence.

[Story and photo of Kuzma courtesy of Rick Gilbert, WACB]