BURKE COUNTY, NC — A registered sex offender using a false identity to access social media has been arrested.
Joshua Barnes, 30, of Connelly Springs, was contacting women online through social media, according to reports, which was prohibited due to him being a registered sex offender. During an undercover investigation detectives made contact with Barnes, and he arranged to meet at a local Church. Officials say this was also prohibited.
Officials arrested Barnes when he arrived at the Church’s parking lot.
