MOORESVILLE, N.C. — An 18-year-old Mooresville man was arrested for his possible involvement and possession of child pornography, according to detectives.
The Mooresville Police Department received information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children concerning a Mooresville resident possibly being involved with child porn.
Based on that tip, MPD Detective Lawing began an investigation.
Lawing interviewed the suspect and conducted forensic examinations of the suspect’s electronic devices, which revealed evidence of his involvement and possession of child pornography.
Detectives then identified and arrested the suspect, Magnus Trimbach, as a result of their continued investigation.
Magnus Trimbach
Trimbach is charged with 16 counts of third degree sexual exploitation of a minor and two counts of second degree sexual exploitation of a minor for his involvement in this case, according to a news release.
Police arrested Trimbach and placed him in the Iredell County Detention Center under a $150,000 secured bond.
The Mooresville Police Department would like to thank the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the United States Secret Service, and the Department of Homeland Security Investigations for their assistance in this case.
If you have information concerning this case, or any case of child exploitation, please contact the Mooresville Police Department or Detective Lawing at 704-664-3311.
