Washington County, Fla. (WDNews) – A Dothan man already facing charges related to the sexual assault of a minor is now being hit with 17 additional felony charges for possessing child sexual abuse material.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) announced that Alexander John Mauldin remains in custody at the Washington County Jail, where his charges have been upgraded to second-degree felonies under Florida law. Authorities say Mauldin possessed at least 10 images or videos depicting child sexual conduct, leading to enhanced penalties.
Mauldin was originally arrested on January 24 in Dothan, Ala., and later extradited to Washington County. Investigators say he used Snapchat to communicate with multiple underage females and allegedly traveled to Florida to meet one of them for sexual encounters. The victim told authorities the two had discussed their ages before meeting in person.
Sheriff Kevin Crews is urging parents to monitor their children’s social media activity and remain vigilant against online predators.
Anyone with additional information or tips related to this case is encouraged to contact the WCSO at 850-638-6111 or anonymously at 850-638-TIPS (8477).
