19-year-old charged with electronic solicitation of a child

A 19-year-old Boaz man has been arrested and faces charge of electronic solicitation of a child.

According to a release from the Etowah County Sheriff's Office, Devon Darius Abbot is accused of sending sexually explicit pictures and messages to a 14-year-old girl through Snapchat. He also requested pictures from the girl.

A family member called 911 after finding out about the pictures and messages.

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Abbot was arrested on May 19, 2023. He is being held in the Etowah County Detention Center on a $75,000 surety bond.