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Comal County Sheriff Deputies Arrest Guadalupe County Man for Child Exploitation Charges

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Jarrod Gaines Kirkus

Local authorities have successfully apprehended Jarrod Gaines Kirkus, a 40-year-old resident of Marion, Texas, who was wanted on charges of possession with intent to promote child pornography. The Comal County Sheriff’s Office led the investigation, culminating in Kirkus's arrest on July 12, 2023.

The case began in late June 2023 when detectives from the Comal County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation into the possible sexual exploitation of a juvenile female. Reports indicated that the young victim had been picked up from her residence by an adult male, later identified as Jarrod Gaines Kirkus.

Through meticulous investigative work, detectives swiftly determined Kirkus's identity and discovered that he was a registered sex offender with prior offenses in Guadalupe County, Texas. Armed with this information, authorities obtained a new arrest warrant on July 20, 2023, charging Kirkus with possession with intent to promote child pornography.

On July 12, 2023, the dedicated efforts of law enforcement culminated in Kirkus's arrest on additional charges, including Child Trafficking to Engage in Sexual Conduct (First Degree Felony) and Sexual Assault of a Child (Second Degree Felony). The apprehension was the result of a collaborative effort between various law enforcement agencies and demonstrates the commitment of the community to protect its vulnerable members.

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