Fort Bragg soldier arrested for soliciting sex from child

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Fort Bragg soldier arrested for soliciting sex from handicapped child
In late April 2023, Liberty Police Department detectives began an online investigation relating to the exploitation of a minor child.

LIBERTY, N.C. (WTVD) -- A Fort Bragg soldier is under arrest for allegedly soliciting sexual acts from a child.

In late April 2023, Liberty Police Department detectives began an online investigation relating to the exploitation of a child.

The investigation revealed the suspect agreed to pay a family member for sexual activity with the minor. He then traveled to Liberty, North Carolina, on May 6 to allegedly follow through with that deal.

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Authorities identified the soldier as Schuyler Grant Naves. He was arrested when he arrived in Liberty. He now faces several criminal charges including soliciting a minor for sex by computer and attempted statutory rape of a minor.

His bond is set for $1,000,000.

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