Aaron Gatewood, Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, Arkansas 2020

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Aaron Gatewood, a 32-year-old man from Elkins, Arkansas, has been sentenced to 405 months in federal prison for producing child pornography. The sentencing took place in the United States District Court in Fayetteville, Arkansas, on [undisclosed date].

Gatewood was arrested on September 24, 2019, as part of an undercover operation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations Fayetteville and the Northwest Arkansas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. During the investigation, it was discovered that Gatewood had produced child pornography, including a video of him sexually abusing a 7-year-old female on two separate occasions.

Gatewood was indicted in January 2020 and pleaded guilty in April of the same year. He was subsequently sentenced to 405 months in federal prison without the possibility of parole, followed by a lifetime of supervised release. The Honorable Timothy L. Brooks presided over the sentencing hearing.

First Assistant United States Attorney David Clay Fowlkes commended the work of the officers and agents involved in the case, stating that protecting communities from child predators and child pornographers is a top priority. Acting Special Agent in Charge Gilbert Trill emphasized the commitment of special agents to protecting innocent children and communities from the scourge of child predators.

The case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations Fayetteville, the Northwest Arkansas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, and the Benton County Sheriff’s Department. Assistant United States Attorney Carly Marshall prosecuted the case for the United States. This case serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting our communities from child predators and child pornographers.

Aaron Gatewood, a 32-year-old man from Elkins, Arkansas, has been sentenced to 405 months in federal prison for producing child pornography. The exact date of the sentencing was not disclosed. He was arrested on September 24, 2019, and was indicted in January 2020. He pleaded guilty in April 2020 and was subsequently sentenced to prison without the possibility of parole, followed by lifetime supervised release.

This case highlights the importance of cooperation between law enforcement agencies in protecting our communities from child predators and child pornographers. The officers and agents involved in the case should be commended for their hard work and dedication to justice.

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