PRESS RELEASE | 01/09/2026 | Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office
The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Matthew Timothy Walker of Inman, South Carolina, in connection with an investigation involving the sexual exploitation of a child. Walker is charged with one count of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, 3rd degree.
The investigation originated from a CyberTip submitted to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) regarding the online distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Through investigative efforts, including the execution of search warrants and a custodial interview, investigators obtained evidence confirming the possession of illegal material. During the investigation, Walker admitted to purchasing CSAM through an online messaging application, and a forensic examination of a seized device confirmed the presence of such material.
This case was investigated by the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit in collaboration with the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office ICAC Task Force and Homeland Security Investigations – Greenville Office.
The investigation remains ongoing. Due to the sensitive nature of the case, no further details will be released at this time.
Anyone with information related to crimes involving the sexual exploitation of children is encouraged to contact local law enforcement or report it to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
Author: Tracy Sanders
