Forsyth County Man Charged With Multiple Counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A Forsyth County man faces multiple felony charges involving the sexual exploitation of a minor, according to court documents.

Cody Harris Alford, 30, was charged March 17, 2026, with six counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. The charges stem from an investigation by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office.

According to arrest warrants, investigators allege Alford knowingly received material depicting a minor engaged in sexual activity. The documents describe multiple files involving juvenile females ranging in age from approximately 10 to 14 years old.

Authorities state the material contained explicit visual depictions involving minors. Details outlined in the warrants indicate the content was knowingly possessed or received by the defendant.

Second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor is a felony offense under North Carolina law and involves the possession or receipt of such material.

Alford was served with the charges following the issuance of the warrants. Additional details regarding bond, court appearances, or legal representation were not immediately available.

The investigation remains ongoing.