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Huntersville Man Charged In Iredell Child Exploitation Investigation
IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. (WHKY) – A 29-year-old Huntersville man has been arrested after an investigation into the alleged online exploitation of a minor in Iredell County. According to Sheriff Darren Campbell the Sheriff’s Office says it received a CyberTip on September 2 from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding a person possibly possessing child sexual abuse material.
The investigation was assigned to the Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit. Investigators identified the suspect as Luke Joseph Stasky of Chapel Grove Crossing Drive in Huntersville.
According to Sheriff Darren Campbell, search warrants were obtained for Stasky’s social media accounts. Investigators say evidence showed Stasky had uploaded digital items depicting child sexual abuse to a social media account.
Stasky was arrested September 16th and charged with one count of felony second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. He was taken to the Iredell County Detention Center and given a $100,000 secured bond.
The investigation remains ongoing, and the Sheriff’s Office says additional charges are pending.
