Registered Sex Offender Charged With Possessing Child Porn In Gaston County

GASTONIA, NC — Gaston County Police have charged a registered sex offender with possession of child pornography.

Eric Spurling, 37, is charged with six felony counts of 2nd Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor. Police say the charges stem from a search back in October related to Spurling’s possible violation of the terms of his sex offender registration.

Investigators reportedly seized electronic storage devices that contained child porn images.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with additional information is asked to call Crimestoppers at 704-861-8000.