Hamilton County man among six arrested in North Carolina child sex crime investigation
JACKSON COUNTY, Nc. (WDEF) — A Hamilton County man is among six that were arrested in an online child sex crimes investigation in North Carolina.
“Operation Up the Creek” was a multi-day operation conducted by the Internet Crimes Against Children unit, along with several local agencies.
At the end of the operation, six were arrested.
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI) says there may be additional suspects facing charges at a later date.
Below is a list of who was arrested, along with their charges:
Brandon Scott Severt 32, of Rowan County, NC:
- Attempted Statutory Rape of Child under <= 15
- Solicitation of a minor by Computer
Vincent John Lamonica 53, of Transylvania County, NC:
- Attempted Statutory Rape of Child under <= 15
- Solicitation of a minor by Computer
Nathan Lewis Burch 25, of Rutherford County, NC:
- Attempted Statutory Rape of Child under <=15
- Attempted Statutory Sex Offense with Child <=15
- Indecent Liberties with Child
- Solicitation of a minor by Computer
Michael Glenn Lowe 29, of Hamilton County, TN:
- Attempted Statutory Rape of Child under <=15
- Indecent Liberties with Child
- Solicitation of a minor by Computer
- Carrying Concealed Weapon
Jon Thomas Beall Jr. 32, of Knox County TN:
- Attempted First Degree Statutory Rape
- Attempted Statutory Sex Offense with Child <=15
- Indecent Liberties with Child
- Solicitation of a minor by Computer
Joshua Phillip Phelps 28, of Stanly County, NC:
- Attempted Statutory Rape of Child under <=15
- Attempted Statutory Sex Offense with Child <=15
- Indecent Liberties with Child
- Solicitation of a minor by Computer
