During the month of November 2024, the Invictus Task Force began investigating a reported solicitation of minor by computer. As a result of the investigation, Donald M. Howard was charged by the Task Force with one (1) count of Indecent Liberties, one (1) count of solicitation of minor by computer, one (1) count of felony dissemination of harmful material to a minor, and statutory rape. Howard was arrested on November 12, 2024, and transported to the Davidson County Detention Center where the magistrate issued a $75,000 secured bond and set a first appearance in Davidson County District Court for November 13, 2024. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, Invictus Task Force representatives.
Name of Defendant:
Donald M. Howard
Age: 34
Charges:
One (1) count of Indecent Liberties
One (1) count of Solicitation of minor by computer
One (1) count of Felony dissemination of harmful material to a minor
One (1) count of Statutory Rape
Bond: $75,000 secured
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The Invictus Task Force is a joint effort of Randolph, Alamance, Davidson, and Forsyth Counties, the State Bureau of Investigation, and Homeland Security in the fight against internet crimes against children (ICAC), sexual abuse, trafficking and the exploitation of children using a collaboration of resources as a force multiplier.
www.theinvictusproject.org
IF YOU BELIEVE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW MAY BE A VICTIM OF CHILD EXPLOITATION OR TRAFFICKING, call the national hotline for 24/7 assistance. 1-888-373-7888 or text "HELP" to 233733
