Lexington, NC – Two Davidson County residents have been arrested in connection with an alleged child sexual abuse case that investigators say occurred in Denton and surrounding areas.
According to the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, detectives launched an investigation on August 25, 2025, after receiving a report of child sexual abuse at a residence on Anderson Street. Following interviews and evidence collection, authorities alleged that Jeremy Lanning Amburn, 43, sexually abused a juvenile. Detectives also alleged that Angela Carpenter Amburn, 40, was aware of the abuse and actively participated in facilitating it.
Investigators obtained arrest warrants for Jeremy Amburn on multiple felony charges, including five counts of statutory sex offense, five counts of indecent liberties with a minor, felony incest, and felony sex offense by a substitute parent. Angela Amburn was charged with four felony counts of aiding and abetting and one felony count of child abuse.
On September 12, 2025, sheriff’s deputies, with assistance from Thomasville Police, executed a search warrant at the Amburns’ Denton home. Both suspects were taken into custody without incident. Jeremy Amburn is being held without bond, while Angela Amburn’s bond was set at $75,000. Both are scheduled to appear in court on September 22, 2025.
The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with additional information regarding the case to contact Detective Hall at 336-242-2120.
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