Released by the ACSO.
The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office has arrested and charged Gary and Shannon Garland for their involvement related to Sex Trafficking as well as a multitude of other offenses with at least two victims.
Both were arrested originally for Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor, however many more warrants were obtained and served during this investigation.
Gary and Shannon are being held at the Anderson County Detention Center and their bonds have been denied.
The Department of Social Services (DSS) were involved in this case and have removed the underage victims from the custody of the guardians.
The following charges have been made against Gary and Shannon, however the investigation is ongoing. Further charges are pending regarding this case.
Shannon Garland:
7 counts– Sexual Exploitation of a Minor 1st Degree
1 count– Unlawful Neglect of a Child
1 count– Accessory to a CSC with a minor 2nd degree
1 count– CSC with Minor 2nd degree
Gary Garland:
10 counts- Sexual Exploitation of a Minor 1st Degree
1 count– Trafficking, Victim under 18 YOA
1 count– Engaging a child Under 18 for Sexual Performance
2 counts– CSC 2nd degree
4 counts– Distribution of Schedule 2 Narcotic to a Minor Under 18
3 counts- Incest
4 counts- CSC with a Minor 1st
1 count– Unlawful Neglect of a child
1 count– Dissemination of Obscene Materials
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