Brunswick County man charged in Columbus County with sexual exploitation of a minor

WHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY) — A Brunswick County man has been arrested in Columbus County and faces several sex charges.
On Thursday, Dec. 21, the Whiteville Police Department arrested Trevor Garrett Bell of Leland for two counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and two counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor.
Bell initially received a $200,000 secured bond.
Later tonight, the Department added that Bell received 10 more of the same charges.
His new bond is $1.2 million secured.
The Whiteville Police Department is committed to partnering with the Community.
Citizens are encouraged to become a “Partnering in Policing” by reporting suspected illegal activity to the Whiteville Police Department’s TIPS line at (910) 642-5111