Social media influencer arrested, facing multiple charges in South Carolina
Social media influencer arrested, facing multiple charges in South Carolina
A social media influencer was arrested last week and is facing multiple charges in South Carolina.
Search efforts and public alert
The South Carolina attorney general alleged in a news release that Barry solicited a minor for sex, and had child sexual abuse material files.
Sister-station WCSC reported that police seized a computer tower and two iPhones from Barry’s home.
The station reported police found a 12-second video on one of the phones that showed a toddler being sexually assaulted by a man.
Charleston County jail records showed Barry’s total bond was set at $1 million. He was released minutes after midnight on Sept. 13.
Search and investigation
The influencer — 23-year-old Carson Dean Barry — was arrested in Mount Pleasant on Thursday, Sept. 10, and was charged with:
An investigation began after a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).
Several agencies were reportedly involved in the investigation, including multiple police departments, the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office, Homeland Security, and members of the state’s internet crimes task force.
