DAVIE COUNTY, N.C. — A 19-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday and charged with 10 counts of third-degree exploitation of a minor after authorities found child sexual abuse material on his digital devices, according to the Davie County Sheriff's Office .

Bentley Thomas Weir, of the 400 block of Rabbit Farm Trail in Advance, was identified by his IP address following a July 21 cybertip from the North Carolina Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. A search warrant executed at his home on July 29 uncovered multiple images and videos of child sexual abuse material. He was arrested in Lewisville, authorities said.

Weir was taken before a magistrate and held on a $25,000 secured bond. His first court appearance is scheduled for September 18.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone

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