Full Notification

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ALTUS, Okla. (March 3, 2023) – Agents from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested Christopher Spaulding (10/13/2003) for allegations of possessing child pornography.

The case originated in October 2022 when the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) received a report of suspected child pornography from Dropbox. The IP address associated with the account was located in Altus and NCMEC forwarded the tip to the Altus Police Department. Altus police requested assistance from the OSBI ICAC Unit in December.

Yesterday, agents served a search warrant at a residence in the 1000 block of N. Jackson Street in Altus. Spaulding was arrested at the home and transported to the Jackson County Jail. He is facing one felony charge of Aggravated Possession of Child Pornography and one felony charge of Violation of the Oklahoma Computer Crimes Act. Spaulding is being held without bail.

OSBI was assisted by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and the District 3 Drug Task Force

If you suspect a child is being sexually exploited, contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children immediately at 1-800-THE-LOST or www.cybertipline.com. You can also contact the OSBI Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit at (800) 522-8017 or [email protected].

***A booking photo of Spaulding is attached.