Greensboro, NC – A 51-year-old man faces exploitation and peeping charges after a Guilford County investigation.
According to the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office, detectives with the Major Crimes Investigative Unit began investigating Second Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor and felony Secret Peeping allegations on Tuesday, March 3 after a report from patrol deputies.
Sheriff Danny H. Rogers said investigators identified Mark Steven Tallant Sr., 51, during the inquiry. Detectives allegedly discovered that Tallant was in possession of videos containing Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), which authorities say supported the initial allegations.
Following the investigation, detectives obtained warrants for Tallant’s arrest.
He was taken into custody and charged with:
- Three counts of felony Secret Peeping
- One count of Second Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
Tallant is currently being held at the Guilford County Detention Center in Greensboro under a $100,000 secured bond, according to the sheriff’s office.
Investigators say multiple victims have been identified, including one juvenile, and the case remains an active investigation.
Authorities have not released additional details about the victims or the circumstances of the alleged incidents while detectives continue gathering evidence.
Anyone with information related to the investigation is encouraged to contact Detective Z. Cabral at 336-641-5773 or Guilford County Crime Stoppers at 336-373-1000.
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The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office said additional information may be released as the investigation progresses.
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