A Gainesville man, initially arrested late last year on child sexual exploitation charges, now faces over 400 additional charges after forensic analysis of seized electronic devices allegedly revealed a collection of child pornography, according to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities say William Landrum English, 23, was taken into custody on Monday, March 24 at his residence in northwestern Hall County.
The latest arrest stems from an ongoing investigation by the Hall County Sheriff’s Office after English was first arrested on December 13 following the execution of a search warrant at his home, prompted by a cybertip, according to authorities.
At that time, English was charged with two counts of sexual exploitation of children related to the alleged possession and distribution of a video depicting an adult female engaged in sexual activity with a minor male victim.
During the initial search, investigators allegedly seized electronic devices for forensic examination. Now, police say subsequent analysis of two cell phones recovered from English’s bedroom allegedly uncovered 437 images and videos depicting the sexual assault of children.
Hall County authorities executed the search warrant on Monday, March 24, leading to the suspect’s arrest. English is currently held at the Hall County Jail without bond.
