Alto teenager arrested for alleged child exploitation

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a 17-year-old from Alto for aggravated stalking and child exploitation.

According to the office, Cornelia police asked the GBI on May 14 to investigate an allegation of child exploitation.

The GBI arrested godfather Diontae Carter on June 5 and booked him into the Habersham County Detention Center. Jail records show Carter was charged with two counts of aggravated stalking and sexual exploitation of a child.

According to official information, the investigation is still ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to call Cornelia Police at 706-778-4314 or the GBI’s Cleveland regional office at 706-348-4866. You can also submit your tips anonymously by calling 1-800-597-TIPS or clicking here.

The GBI says all evidence and information collected will be turned over to the District Attorney’s Office for review and possible prosecution.