Particle.news
Download on the App Store
8 ARTICLES
·
6d ago

Comedian Jon Reep Arrested in North Carolina on 10 Counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

Police trace the case to an April cyber tip that prompted a search warrant, leading to a grand jury indictment.

Image
American comedian Jon Reep cheers during the game between the Carolina Panthers and the Philadelphia Eagles at Bank of America Stadium.
Image
Image

Overview

  • A Catawba County grand jury indicted Reep on Sept. 2 on one second-degree and nine third-degree counts tied to child sexual-abuse material.
  • Hickory police say electronic devices were seized from a location linked to an IP address in the tip, followed by digital forensic analysis.
  • Reep, 53, was arrested in Hickory on Sept. 5, booked into the Catawba County jail, and later released after posting a $260,000 bond.
  • His next court appearance is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 8, according to local authorities.
  • Scheduled performances, including a Friday show in Goldsboro, were postponed or canceled following the arrest.