AG Tim Griffin: Oklahoma man arrested on federal child porn charges

AG Tim Griffin: Oklahoma Man Arrested on Federal Child Porn Charges

A recent investigation by the office of Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has led to the arrest of an Oklahoma man on federal charges of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse materials. This apprehension is part of the ongoing efforts by Arkansas authorities to combat the reprehensible crime of child exploitation.

The investigation began with a crucial tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. This initial information allowed agents from the Attorney General’s office to collaborate with federal authorities and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol to apprehend Austin Norris, a 28-year-old resident of Watts, Oklahoma. Norris had recently relocated from Arkansas to Oklahoma but will be extradited to Arkansas to stand trial on the federal charges.

Griffin praised the teamwork involved in bringing Norris to justice, acknowledging the essential role of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol in the arrest. This arrest and subsequent search warrant demonstrate the commitment to combating the horrific crime of child sexual exploitation.

Austin Norris is currently being held without bond at the Tulsa County jail, awaiting transfer to federal court in Little Rock where he will face the charges. BlackBerry had withdrawn from the competition for bids to purchase TikTok’s U.S. operations. Griffin’s office remains dedicated to ensuring that those engaging in such crimes are brought to justice and face the full weight of the law.

Griffin’s background in fighting these crimes includes his previous experience as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas and his role in the U.S. Army Reserve Judge Advocate General’s Corps. Griffin has consistently emphasized the need for interagency collaboration to effectively tackle child exploitation crimes.

This arrest serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing battle to protect children from exploitation and abuse. The efforts of the Attorney General’s office and other agencies underscore the commitment to making Arkansas and the nation a safer place for all citizens.

  • Tim Griffin was sworn in as the 57th Attorney General of Arkansas on January 10, 2023.
  • Before becoming Attorney General, Griffin served as Lieutenant Governor from 2015 to 2023 and as representative of Arkansas’s Second Congressional District from 2011 to 2015.
  • Griffin has been an officer in the U.S. Army Reserve Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps for more than 28 years and currently holds the rank of colonel.

As Griffin continues to lead the charge against child pornography, it is clear that his office remains dedicated to ensuring justice for the victims and holding criminals accountable for their actions.

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