Dalton man arrested for child sexual exploitation charges
“The Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office posted a clip from the recent arrest of a Dalton man for child sexual exploitation.
According to the agency, the Special Victims Unit had been investigating Mark Releford.
The circumstances remain unclear, but a deputy arrested him on Wednesday, August 12.
While in handcuffs, Releford admitted that what he was doing was wrong, a bodycam video posted by WCSO shows:
“It’s a problem. I’m glad y’all are here, I really am. I voted for Darren [Pierce].”
The suspect also said that while he was “getting a hold” on the reality of his situation, he appreciated the sheriff’s office for all they do to fight crime:
“That’s what we’re fighting for,” the deputy said.
“Yessir. I love it. I hate that I’m on the other side of it,” Releford responded.
Now, Releford is at the Whitfield County Jail with no bond.
“Thank you to our Special Victims Unit for keeping our children and vulnerable citizens safe,” the sheriff’s office stated.”