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Police in Tennessee arrest previously convicted sex offender using tip from new Taskforce
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Jack Susanin , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway He had previously been convicted and is listed on the Sex Offender Registry.
A 46-year-old man with a history of sexual crimes against children is facing new charges. He had previously been convicted and is listed on the Sex Offender Registry. The latest allegations involve the sexual exploitation of a minor.
Columbia police made the arrest after receiving information from a taskforce. The man's name has not been made public. He is currently charged with multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.
Further details about the case are available from local authorities, who say additional charges may be filed after evidence is analyzed.
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Category: safety Published: August 4, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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