DOTHAN, Ala.(WDNews) – The Houston County Sheriff’s Office says a months-long investigation has led to the arrest of a Bay Springs man on multiple child pornography charges.
In April 2025, investigators with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force opened a case after reports of child pornography being shared across several social media platforms. Over the next four months, investigators combed through electronic evidence to identify a suspect.
On August 26, 2025, deputies executed a search warrant at a residence on Pitts Drive in the Bay Springs Community. The search resulted in the seizure of multiple electronic devices. Investigators also made contact with Billy Mooney, 65, a resident at the location.
Mooney was arrested and charged with seven counts of disseminating and possessing child pornography. He was booked into the Houston County Jail with bonds set at $210,000.
Authorities noted that Mooney is a registered sex offender in Houston County stemming from a 1998 conviction.
“The Houston County Sheriff’s Office will utilize all resources at our disposal to ensure those that exploit children will be identified and held accountable,” the agency said in a statement.
