Two Walton County Men Arrested for Child Sexual Exploitation
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes (CEACC) Unit arrested two Walton County men for sexual exploitation of children in separate investigations.
Both investigations began in October 2024, based on information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material.
- William Grady Scott, 26, of Loganville, GA:
- Investigation revealed Scott was distributing child sexual abuse material via a messaging platform.
- A search warrant was executed at his home, and he was arrested on February 26, 2025.
- Charged with 3 counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children.
- Samuel Berkovich, 18, of Monroe, GA:
- Investigation revealed Berkovich was distributing child sexual abuse material across multiple social media platforms.
- A search warrant was executed at his home, and he was arrested on February 27, 2025.
- Charged with 3 counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children.
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office assisted in both investigations. Both men were booked into the Walton County Jail.
Anyone with information about other cases of child exploitation is asked to contact the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit at 404-270-8870 or report via the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children CyberTipline at CyberTipline.org.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online, or by downloading the See Something, Send Something mobile app.
