19-year-old accused of downloading child sex abuse materials in Hall County

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — A teenager is facing multiple charges after Hall County deputies said he possessed child sex abuse materials.

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Hall County investigators recently received cyber tips from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force.

The GBI stated someone at a home on Parks Road had downloaded videos of children engaged in sexual acts. The videos were reportedly downloaded between April 10 and April 28, 2023.

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On Tuesday, Hall County investigators conducted a search warrant at the home. Mario Javon Lindsey, 19, was arrested and his electronic devices were seized.

He was charged with three felony counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. More charges are pending after forensic processing of the electronic devices.

Lindsey was booked into the Hall County Jail. He is currently being held without bond.

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