July 10, 2025
The Arkansas State Police (ASP) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, in partnership with local law enforcement agencies and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), has arrested multiple individuals across Arkansas in connection with the possession, distribution, and production of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). These arrests follow a series of cyber tips received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).
“These arrests underscore our commitment to protecting Arkansas’s children from online predators,” said Col. Mike Hagar, Director of the Arkansas State Police. “We are grateful for the continued partnership with NCMEC, federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. Our message is clear: Those who exploit children will be aggressively pursued and brought to justice.”
Saline County
On June 23, 2025, ASP ICAC Special Agents, with assistance from the ASP Highway Patrol, arrested Joshua Wunderlich, 26, of Benton. The arrest followed an investigation initiated in June 2025, after NCMEC received multiple cyber tips. A search of his home, conducted with HSI and the Saline County Sheriff’s Office, resulted in the seizure of multiple electronic devices. Forensic analysis revealed approximately 6,555 items related to CSAM. Wunderlich faces 3,050 counts of Possession of CSAM.
Marion County
On June 24, 2025, ASP ICAC agents, ASP Company E, and Marion County Sheriff’s Deputies executed a search warrant at a residence on Railroad Trail in Yellville. John David Edwards, 31, of Yellville, was arrested and charged with 30 counts of possession or use of CSAM. Edwards is currently detained at the Marion County Detention Center.
Sebastian County
Also, on June 24, 2025, ASP ICAC agents arrested a 17-year-old male in Fort Smith for Possession of Child Pornography and Video Voyeurism of a Minor. The investigation, initiated by a NCMEC cyber tip regarding the suspect’s Instagram account, led to the discovery of multiple CSAM images and a self-produced video involving an unaware minor. The suspect was transported to the Sebastian County Juvenile Detention Center.
Pulaski County
On June 30, 2025, ASP Special Agents and Homeland Security Investigations executed a search warrant at the Sherwood residence of Zachary Rogers, 39, following a NCMEC cyber tip received in May. Investigators recovered hundreds of suspected CSAM files. Rogers was transported to the Pulaski County Detention Center.
The Arkansas State Police encourages anyone with information about child exploitation or abuse to report tips to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at www.cybertipline.org or by calling 1-800-THE-LOST