Gallatin, Tenn. – Six individuals have been arrested in Sumner County over the past 10 weeks on charges related to the alleged sexual exploitation of minors, prompting a continued investigation by local authorities.
According to the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office, the arrests involve individuals from Mt. Juliet, Hendersonville, Goodlettsville and Gallatin. Bond amounts range from $1 million to $1.25 million.
Those arrested include Barry Creque of Mt. Juliet, a registered sex offender with a 2018 Davidson County conviction for sexual exploitation of a minor, who is charged with sexual exploitation of a minor and held on a $1 million bond. Nathan Hansen, extradited from California, is charged with aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor, especially aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor, and solicitation of a minor, with bond set at $1.25 million.
Thomas Davie of Hendersonville and Kevin Preece of Goodlettsville each face aggravated sexual exploitation charges, with bonds set at $1 million and $1.15 million respectively. Aaron Fairchild and Eric Moore, both of Gallatin, are charged with aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor. Fairchild also faces a charge of sexual activity with an animal. Their bonds were set at $1 million and $1.2 million.
Sheriff Eric Craddock stated the office will continue pursuing individuals accused of exploiting minors.
The investigation remains ongoing.
The arrests may be of particular concern to families and students in the region as authorities continue reviewing digital evidence.
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