Wingate Man Arrested for Third Time on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges
A man in Wingate has been arrested for the third time in two years on charges related to child sexual abuse material, according to the Union County Sheriff's Office.
Charlotte, NC, August 19, 2026 —
A Wingate resident has been arrested for the third time in the past two years on charges connected to child sexual abuse material. The Union County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the arrest but did not provide further details regarding the specific charges or the individual’s identity at this time.
This latest arrest marks a recurring pattern for the individual, who has faced similar allegations on two previous occasions within the last 24 months. The Union County Sheriff’s Office has been the primary agency involved in the investigations and arrests.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the previous arrests, the nature of the charges filed, or the outcomes of any prior legal proceedings were not immediately available. The Sheriff’s Office indicated that more information may be released as the investigation progresses.
The charges are related to the possession or distribution of child sexual abuse material. Authorities have not disclosed the specific evidence leading to this most recent arrest.
Further updates are expected from the Union County Sheriff’s Office as the case develops.
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