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Child Predator Indicted on Multiple Charges
A Maryland man has been charged with multiple counts of child exploitation in Alabama, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Catherine L. Crosby.
Donald Bernard Mewhort, Sr., 42, of Lexington Park, Maryland, faces three counts of child-exploitation related charges, including sexual exploitation of children, coercion and enticement of a minor, and transfer of obscene matter to a minor.
The indictment alleges that these heinous crimes occurred between January 6, 2026, and January 12, 2026, in Limestone County, Alabama.
The investigation was conducted by the FBI Birmingham Field Office and FBI Baltimore, Maryland Field Office, along with the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office and the Alabama State Bureau of Investigation.
Assistant United States Attorney R. Leann White is prosecuting the case.
Acting U.S. Attorney Catherine L. Crosby warns the public to be vigilant in reporting any suspected child exploitation. If you suspect or become aware of the possible sexual exploitation of a child, please contact law enforcement immediately.
To report potential child exploitation, contact the FBI Birmingham Office at 205-326-6166 or the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) online at www.cybertipline.org.
This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched by the government in May 2006 to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse.
An indictment is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Category: Sex Crimes,Cybercrime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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