In December 2024, members of the Invictus Task Force initiated an investigation related to a call for service. During the investigation, Paula D. Stevison was identified as a suspect.
On March 7, 2025, Paula D. Stevison and Anthony David Beckworth (a registered sex offender living with Stevison), were taken into custody, Stevison was charged with two (2) counts of Felony child abuse, and Beckwork was charged with one (1) count on failure to register an online identifier. Stevison and Beckworth were transported to the Randolph County Detention Center where the magistrate issued a $50,000 secured bond for Stevison, and a $10,000 secured bond for Beckworth and set a first appearance for both defendants in Randolph County District Court for March 10, 2025. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Liberty Police Department/HSI Task Force representatives.
Name of Defendants:
Paula D. Stevison Anthony David Beckworth
Age: 47 Age: 42
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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
