A Foley man identified by authorities as Douglas Smith was arrested and charged after Baldwin County sheriff’s deputies say they seized several terabytes of alleged child pornography from his electronic devices.
According to authorities, the material was discovered during searches of Smith’s home and vehicle. Investigators have not released additional details about the specific charges filed or the status of the ongoing investigation. Smith, like all individuals accused of a crime, is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
How to report exploitation
Alabama law makes both the possession and the distribution of child sexual abuse material felonies, and cases involving large amounts of material may draw the involvement of state or federal investigators. Anyone who suspects a child is being exploited online can report it to local law enforcement or to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children’s CyberTipline at report.cybertip.org or 1-800-843-5678.
