SURRY COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A man has been charged with numerous
counts of sex crimes against children.
According to Surry County Sheriff’s Office, a month-long
investigation led them to arrest Mark William Combs, 37, of
Mount Airy.
Combs is charged with 65 counts of third-degree sexual
exploitation of a minor, five counts of statutory sex offense,
five counts of indecent liberties with a minor, five counts of
crime against nature, one count of first-degree kidnapping, one
count of statutory rape of a child under fifteen, and one count
of incest with a child.
This investigation began after Surry County Sheriff’s Office
received a cyber-tip from the FBI and the Winnebago County
Sheriff’s Office in Wisconsin.
On Nov. 4, deputies from Surry County and officials from the
State Bureau of Investigation executed a search warrant of
Combs’ Mount Airy home.
Additional charges could be filed. Combs’ electronic devices
were taken during the investigation.
“These types of investigations are extremely emotional, time-
consuming, and lengthy,” Sheriff Hiatt said.
Combs received a $3.9 million secured bond.
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