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Who Is Garrett Highlander? Man With ‘MrChildPorn’ Username Arrested

Who Is Garrett Highlander? Man With ‘MrChildPorn’ Username Arrested

Summary

Garrett Michael Highlander, a 20-year-old man from West Virginia, was arrested for possessing child sexual abuse material. Police traced his online usernames, including "MrChildPorn," after many cyber-tip reports and found evidence on his devices.

Key Facts

  • Highlander was arrested after authorities searched a Morgantown residence in West Virginia.
  • He faces a felony charge for having sexually explicit material involving minors.
  • The investigation started from 48 cyber-tip reports sent to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
  • Highlander used Discord usernames like “MrToxix” and “MrChildPorn” to share and trade illegal material.
  • During police questioning, he said his comments were meant to provoke or amuse, not to be taken seriously.
  • Investigators found over 50 sexually explicit images and a video of a girl aged between 15 and 17 on his phone.
  • Highlander denied involvement in grooming or encouraging harm to minors in online groups.
  • He is held on $100,000 bond and the case is ongoing in West Virginia’s felony court system.
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