Police & Government

Jackson County Man is Arrested and Charged with Five Counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children

A Jackson County man has been arrested and charged with five counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children (Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material) by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes (CEACC) Unit. He was taken to the Jackson County Jail.

Matthew Perry Shadburn, was arrested on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Shadburn’s online activity went under investigation after activity stemmed from an investigation being conducted by the FBI in Boston, Massachusetts. This resulted in a search warrant at Shadburn’s residence in Jackson County and his arrest. The FBI and the GBI were assisted in this investigation by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and the United States Secret Service. 

Information regarding cases of child exploitation is asked to contact the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit at 404-270-8870. Tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online , or by downloading the See Something, Send Something mobile app. 

 

SaraBeth Simpson

Recent Posts

Vote Jonathan McColumn for US Senate

*Sponsored by the McColumn for Leadership Fund* GEORGIA - Retired Brigadier General Jonathan McColumn is…

1 week ago

Two Juveniles Charged in Jefferson Burglary Case

JEFFERSON, Ga. — Two juveniles have been arrested in connection with a burglary investigation in…

2 weeks ago

GBI Arrests Former Maysville Court Clerk

JACKSON COUNTY, Ga. - The GBI has arrested and charged former Maysville Municipal Court Clerk…

2 months ago

Man Found Dead After Fire at Braselton-Area Home as Authorities Serve Protection Order

JACKSON COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities are investigating a fatal incident involving a house fire and…

2 months ago

LT. GOVERNOR FRONTRUNNER, CONSERVATIVE STEVE GOOCH WON’T BACK DOWN ON PUBLIC SAFETY

GEORGIA - Conservative Senator Steve Gooch is stepping up where others are content to grandstand,…

2 months ago

Additional Charges Filed Against Two Suspects in 4-Year-Old’s Cocaine Overdose Case

JACKSON COUNTY, Ga. - Investigators in Jackson County have filed additional charges against two individuals…

3 months ago