ARREST for child pornography

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09/10/2018

ARREST for child pornography

SUBJECT ARRESTED FOR 2000 COUNTS POSSESSION OF OBSCENE MATERIAL of persons under age 17

On Aug. 30, 2018 the Colbert County Sheriff's Office along with Homeland Security Agents, served a search warrant on a residence in Tuscumbia, which resulted in arrest warrants being issued for Shawn Orland Willis. The charges amounted to 2000 counts of Possession of Obscene Material containing the visual reproductions of persons under the age of 17. Shawn Orland Willis is being held at the Colbert County Jail on $250,000 bond. These are serious charges and the involvement of children, in any aspect makes this even worse. I want to let the public know how tips and information can be sent whenever you think someone is involved in something like this.

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National Sexual Assault Hotline

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When you call 800.656.HOPE (4673), you’ll be routed to a local RAINN affiliate organization based on the first six digits of your phone number. Cell phone callers have the option to enter the ZIP code of their current location to more accurately locate the nearest sexual assault service provider.

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(256) 767-6210 or 1-800-550-9215. There are no requirements to enter shelter or to call police if you call this help line.