Muscogee County Operation Leads to Arrests in Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigation

The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office Collaborative Intelligence Group, in partnership with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, executed two search warrants on Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Midland and Columbus, Georgia.

The one-day operation targeted individuals involved in the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). As a result of the operation, two Muscogee County residents were arrested and face a total of 20 charges.

Pedrozo Ricardo was charged with 10 counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children.

Ritchie White was also charged with 10 counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children.

Both individuals were taken into custody without incident and transported to the Muscogee County Jail. The investigation into this matter remains ongoing.