On Thursday, August 24, 2023, Investigators with the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit (SVU) began an investigation into a cyber tip regarding child sexual abuse material. According to information from the cyber tip, an individual allegedly uploaded child sexual abuse material (CSAM) files to the internet.
The investigation led to a suspect identified as Phillip Lane Buzzell who resides in northeast Alamance County.
As the investigation continued, Investigators were granted a search warrant and conducted a search of Mr. Buzzell’s residence. During the search, Investigators discovered and seized electronic devices.
After the completion of forensic examinations, Investigators found that Mr. Buzzell’s devices contained CSAM files. Mr. Buzzell was charged an turned himself on Wednesday, September 23, 2023 at the Alamance County Sheriff Office.
Name: Phillip Lane Buzzell W/M/35
Address: Elon, N.C.
Charges: 4 cts: Felony 2nd Degree Exploitation of a Minor
Bond: $50,000 secured
