Full Notification

On Wednesday 05/07/14 the Nash County Sheriff's Office along with the SBI conducted a search warrant of a residence located at the 2300 block of Cash Lane, Rocky Mount NC. The warrant was issued for the search and investigation of child pornography and exploitation of a minor.

Investigators were able to locate a large quantity of child pornography, both on computer hard drives and on CD's.The suspect in this case cooperated and told us that he had been downloading and sharing child pornography for the past twenty years. All items were seized and held for evidence.
The suspect Danforth Ellett was arrested and charged with 10 counts of Exploitation of a Minor. Ellett is not a registered sex offender, nor did he have any prior charges. Danforth received a $150,000.00 secured bond, and was incarcerated in the Nash County Detention Facility, with a first appearance on 05/08/14.

There was a child in the home and the investigation is continuing , and other charges may be forthcoming before this investigation is complete.

Suspect- Danforth Ellett w/m 51 yoa
2300 Cash Lane Rocky Mount NC

Charges- 10 counts of Exploitation of a minor
Bond- $150,000.00 secured