Horry County man arrested after cyber tip triggers investigation

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – A cyber tip led to an arrest in relation to sexual exploitation of a minor in Horry County.

Horry County Police Department charged Gilbert Chavis III with three counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, second degree.

HCPD’s Internet Crimes Against Children investigated after receiving a tip regarding child sexual abuse material linked to a Snapchat account, HCPD said.

After further investigation, evidence showed the possession and dissemination of material depicting a minor engaged in sexual activity or nudity, according to HCPD…

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