Author: Kevin Thompson

UTAH COUNTY, Utah — A 24-year-old man was arrested on several felony charges after allegedly sharing explicit images of his 17-year-old cousin. Bryan Pete Marx faces 10 first-degree felony counts of aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor, as well as one second-degree felony charge of enticing a minor. The investigation began when a deputy with the Utah County Sheriff’s Office was contacted about Child Sex Abuse Material being shared on a social media platform. After receiving a tip, the deputy obtained a search warrant to examine Marx’s phone. During the search, investigators discovered multiple explicit images of…

SANDY, Utah — A 31-year-old man employed by a Salt Lake County school was arrested this week on charges of uploading and distributing child sex abuse material. Erik Phillip Roan faces four second-degree felony counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, according to court documents. Roan, who worked in a school environment, had access to young children, the affidavit stated, heightening concerns about the alleged offenses. Though the specific school where Roan was employed was not disclosed, the affidavit emphasized the gravity of the situation given his access to minors. The investigation began in June 2024, when a social media…