Franklin Lee-Clark Gimore, 24 of Cartersville, has been arrested and charged with possession and dissemination of child pornography. Reports said that an investigation was launched back in June 2014 and finally culminated in his arrest this week.

Reports added that an officer assigned to CPD’s Special Operations unit observed Gilmore leaving his residence. It was then the officer initiated a traffic stop on the suspect and positively identified Gilmore. Gilmore’s cell phone and tablet were seized during the arrest.

After being interviewed by CPD and Homeland Security investigators Gilmore allegedly admitted to being in possession of, amassing, disseminating, soliciting, and receiving child pornography through peer-to-peer websites and social media applications. Gilmore was found to be in possession of over 300 images and videos of sexually explicit content involving children on multiple electronic devices.

Investigators then obtained a search warrant for Gilmore’s residence. There officers seized 30 cell phones, computers, external hard drives, and cameras. Narcotics and two firearms were also seized from the residence. Four people, who are all residents of the house, were arrested for various drug and gun charges.

Susan Gilmore, Wesley Gilmore, Ashley Adcox, and Brittany Lemaster

Susan Gilmore, Wesley Gilmore, Ashley Adcox, and Brittany Lemaster

Pictured left to right: Wesley Gilmore, Susan Gilmore, Ashley Adcox, and Brittany Lemaster

The investigation is on-going.