Opelika man arrested on four counts of possession of child pornography
An Opelika man was arrested Thursday following an investigation stemming from a tip provided to authorities through the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).
According to the Opelika Police Department, 39-year-old Jeffery Russell of Opelika was arrested on August 6, 2026, and charged with four counts of Possession of Child Pornography.
Police said the investigation began after information was received indicating that videos had been uploaded in March 2026.
Through the course of the investigation, detectives identified Russell as the suspect, according to police.
Russell was arrested Thursday and booked into the Lee County Jail.
The investigation remains ongoing. Police have not released additional details regarding the alleged videos or whether other individuals are involved.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to 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 through the Opelika Police Department’s mobile app. Anonymous tips are accepted.
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