On Wednesday, April 26,2023, Investigators with the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office Street Crime Division and Special Victims Unit began an investigation after receiving a cyber tip. An individual was believed to have uploaded child sexual abuse material (CSAM) files to the internet. The investigation lead to a suspect living south of Burlington, N.C. near the community of Belmont.
After review of the suspect’s uploads, Investigators determined that probable cause existed to charge Adam Douglas Short with uploading a file containing CSAM to the internet.
On Friday, May 5th 2023, Investigators executed a search warrant at the suspect’s residence where electronic devices were seized. During the search of the home narcotics were located.
Also arrested was Michael Howard Short, of the same residence and brother of Adam Douglas Short, on narcotics charges. Both were transported to the Alamance County Detention Center.
This case remains under investigation with more charges possible.
Name: Adam Douglas Short I/M/30 4013 Markwood Dr., Burlington, N.C.
Charges: 11cts: Felony 2nd Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, 1ct: Felony Possession with intent to Sell and Deliver Marijuana, 1ct: Felony Conspire to Maintain a Dwelling for the Purpose to Keep/Sell Controlled Substance, 1ct Felony Possession of Marijuana, 1ct: Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Bond: $530,000 Secured
Name: Michael Howard Short I/M/24 4013 Markwood Dr., Burlington, N.C.
Charges: 1ct: Felony Possession with intent to Sell and Deliver Marijuana, 1ct: Felony Conspire to Maintain a Dwelling for the Purpose to Keep/Sell Controlled Substance, 1ct: Felony Possession of Marijuana, 1ct: Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Bond: $10,000 Unsecured
