Northgate HS student arrested on child porn allegations
Teen arrested for child porn possession
A Coweta County high school student is under arrest for possession of child pornography. A tip to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children lead to the student's arrest.
COWETA COUNTY, Ga. - A Coweta County High School student is under arrest for possession of child pornography after a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
What we know:
The Internet Crimes Against Children Unit of the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office arrested 17-year-old Robert Christopher Mayfield at his parents' home at 6:30 a.m. on March 13.
The sheriff’s office says Mayfield attends Northgate High School and is a student-athlete.
Dig deeper:
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children sent two cybertips to the sheriff’s office, according to investigators. Those tips alleged that Mayfield was in possession of disturbing electronic images, known as child sexual abuse material.
Deputies say they served a search warrant and seized multiple electronic devices while at his home.
Robert Christopher Mayfield, a 17-year-old high school student, was escorted by Coweta County sheriff's deputies after being arrested on March 13, 2025. (Coweta County Sheriff's Office)
They charged him with two counts of sexual exploitation of a child and two counts of using a communication facility in the commission of a crime.
Investigators say Mayfield could face more charges depending on what they find on his electronic devices.
The Source: FOX 5 Atlanta reporter Doug Evans spoke to Coweta County Sheriff's Office officials for the details provided in this article.