Contact: Michelle Mills, Director of Communications Phone: 336-380-9976 Email: MMills@alamance-nc.com
On Saturday, March 13, 2021, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office received a report in reference to a minor who was believed to have been exploited by an adult. On Monday, March 15, 2021, members of the Human Exploitation Team took over the investigation and recovered evidence that the juvenile had received an obscene image from an adult, who was identified as Jerry Douglas Hicks.
As a result of the investigation, a warrant was obtained for the arrest of Mr. Hicks. He was located at his residence and taken into custody. Mr. Hicks was processed at the Alamance County Detention Center where he received a $45,000 unsecured bond for Indecent Liberties with a Child and Dissemination of Harmful Material to a Minor. Mr. Hicks has a first appearance court date for Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 2:00 pm.
This case is ongoing and additional charges are possible from the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office. Anyone with information is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office and speak with a member of the Human Exploitation Team at 336-570-6300.
Full name of defendant: Jerry Douglas Hicks Race / Sex / Age: White / Male / 74 Address: 4765 Kimesville Rd, Burlington, NC Charges: Indecent Liberties with a Child and Disseminate Harmful Material to Minor Bond: $45,000.00 unsecured
