In February 2026, members of the Invictus Task Force conducted an operation in which they posed as an underage female online. During this operation, a person initiated contact seeking sexual interaction. Following this exchange, investigators identified Jeremy James Prashaw, a registered sex offender from Nakina, North Carolina, as the suspect.
The State Bureau of Investigation Computer Crimes Unit arrested Prashaw at the request of the Invictus Task Force. He has been charged with one count of felony disseminating harmful material to a minor. After his arrest, Prashaw was taken to the Columbus County Detention Center where a magistrate denied bond and scheduled his first court appearance for February 26, 2026, in Columbus County District Court.
Authorities have stated that the investigation is ongoing and are encouraging anyone with information to contact their local Alamance County Invictus Task Force representative.
The Invictus Task Force is a collaborative initiative involving Randolph, Alamance, Davidson, and Forsyth Counties along with the State Bureau of Investigation and Homeland Security. The group focuses on combating internet crimes against children (ICAC), sexual abuse, trafficking, and child exploitation by combining resources across agencies.
“If you believe you or someone you know may be a victim of child exploitation or trafficking,” officials advise calling the national hotline for assistance at 1-888-373-7888 or texting “HELP” to 233733.
More information about the task force can be found at www.theinvictusproject.org.
