Tip leads to Cheraw man’s arrest in SC child exploitation case

CHERAW, S.C. — A 39-year-old Cheraw man has been arrested on charges related to child sexual abuse material.

Jeffrey Daniel Short was arrested Thursday by the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office working with a state task force.

Four counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, 3rd Degree (possession of child sexual abuse material)One count of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, 2nd Degree (distribution of child sexual abuse material)

The case began with a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children through their CyberTipline.

After connecting Short to the tip, investigators got a search warrant for his home. They confiscated multiple electronics  and found exploitative material involving minors during forensic analysis.

Short was arrested without problems and is being held at the Chesterfield County Detention Center. More charges may be added as the investigation continues, officials said.

“Our agency remains committed to protecting the most vulnerable members of our community—our children,” Sheriff Cambo Streater said. “The exploitation of minors is a serious offense, and we will continue working with our local, state, and federal partners to identify and prosecute those involved.”

The investigation is still underway. 

Anyone with information about this case can call the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office at (843) 623-2101 or leave anonymous tips at (843) 287-0235.

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