Pender Co. man arrested in child pornography case also accused of sex crimes with child
The Pender County Sheriff’s office announced Sept. 2 that Nicholas Wayne Moore has been additionally charged for his role in a child pornography case.
Published: Sep. 2, 2022 at 9:29 AM EDT
PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Pender County Sheriff’s office announced Sept. 2 that Nicholas Wayne Moore has been additionally charged for his role in a child pornography case.
Moore was arrested on Aug. 19 following an investigation by PCSO.
Per the PCSO, in addition to child pornography charges, detectives discovered additional evidence to charge Moore with:
- 3 counts of rape of a child; adult offender
- 3 counts of first-degree rape of a child
- 4 counts of indecent liberties with a child
- 1 count of sexual battery
Per the report, Moore is now being held under a $1.5 million secured bond at the Pender County Jail. He will appear in Pender County District Court on Sept. 2.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detectives-Sergeant Steve Clinard and Eric Short at (910) 259-1437 or through email at stephen.clinard@pendersheriff.com.
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