Following an extensive investigation, Wayne Lamont Nation Sr. , 66 of Lindale, was arrested Thursday January 29, 2026 on charges related to internet crimes against children.
The investigation resulted in multiple felony charges, including:
• Enticing a child for indecent purposes (O.C.G.A. §16-6-5)
• Grooming of a minor for sexual exploitation (O.C.G.A. §16-12-100.5)
• Obscene internet contact with a child (O.C.G.A. §16-12-100.2)
• Use of a computer service to seduce, solicit, lure, or entice a child to commit an illegal act (O.C.G.A. §16-12-100.2)
The arrest and subsequent search warrants at the suspect’s residence in Floyd County were conducted with the assistance of the Rome/Floyd Metro Task Force, Rome Police Department Special Operations Unit, Rome Police Department Criminal Investigations Division, and the Rome/Floyd County SWAT Team.
During the execution of search warrants, multiple electronic devices were recovered as evidence. These items are currently being examined as part of the ongoing investigation.
Reports said that Nation communicated with someone he believed to be a 14-year-old boy via the Grindr app. Police said that Nation sent the person a photo of his errect genitals back on January 25th. He is also accused of texting sexual acts he wished to perform with the boy between January 15 and 28th. Reports went on to say that natioan requested photos of the child and attempted to meet the boy to engage in sexual activity.
