DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ga. — Deputies arrested a registered sex offender on multiple child sex charges in Douglas County on Tuesday.
Brandon Stephen Donehoo, 23, is charged with sexual exploitation of children and child molestation.
The arrest followed an investigation by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office during Operation Watchful Eye X, a statewide initiative in Georgia aimed at ensuring sex offender compliance.
Deputies say Donehoo, who was on probation for prior offenses, was found to have engaged in sexually explicit communications with a child through Snapchat.
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The investigation began on Sept. 22. During the operation, investigators said they discovered that Donehoo had been communicating with a girl who appeared to be under the age of 18.
Investigator Taylor Smith developed leads that helped identify and contact the victim and her family, who live in a county southeast of Atlanta.
The girl confirmed her identity and said that Donehoo had sent her money. Based on the evidence gathered, 16 warrants were issued for Donehoo’s arrest.
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