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Opelika man arrested on multiple counts of possession of child pornography
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- 42-year-old Sebastian Franco arrested on four counts of child pornography possession following ICAC tip.
- Case remains under investigation; anyone with information encouraged to contact Opelika Police Department.
The Opelika Police Department has arrested a 42-year-old Opelika man on several charges related to Child Pornography.
Sebastian Franco was arrested on four counts of Possession of Child Pornography related to a tip from the Internet Crime Against Children (ICAC). Through the investigation, Franco was identified as the suspect. On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, Franco was arrested and booked into the Lee County Jail.
This case remains under investigation. If you have any information regarding this case, please contact the Opelika Police Department Detective Division at (334) 705-5220 or the Secret Witness Hotline at (334) 745-8665.
Tips can also be submitted via the Opelika Police Mobile App. You may choose to remain anonymous.
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