Suspect Arrested After Sextortion Investigation

For Immediate Release ….

March 18, 2026

Suspect Arrested After Sextortion Investigation

Sheriff Richard K. Jones reports that on March 10, 2026 at 3:00pm the Butler County Sheriff’s Office Detective Division was notified of a juvenile within the Ross School District alleging she was being sextorted (Sexual Extortion) by her adult male neighbor.

After speaking with the Ross School Resource Officer and the victim, detectives executed a search warrant at a residence in the 1400 block of Silver Lane in Hamilton. Several electronic devices were seized during the investigation.

Forty-year-old (40) Brandon Anderson was arrested and charged with Obstructing Official Business (M2) after attempting to prevent detectives from entering the residence.

Following a forensic examination of the seized devices, detectives located multiple images depicting prepubescent female juveniles in states of nudity and engaged in sexual acts. Anderson was subsequently charged with two (2) counts of Pandering Obscenity Involving a Minor (F4).

Due to the volume of content discovered, the investigation remains ongoing and additional charges are anticipated.

Sheriff Richard K. Jones issued the following statement:

"Protecting our children is one of the most important responsibilities we have. Predators who target our kids—whether in person or online—need to understand there is no place to hide. We will use every resource available to track them down, hold them accountable, and make sure they face the consequences of their actions. If you come after our children in Butler County, we will come after you."

Based on the initial allegation involving sextortion through social media, anyone who believes they may be a victim, or knows someone who may have been a victim, is encouraged to contact Detective Partin at 513-785-1252.

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