East Tennessee man facing child exploitation charges

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Posted: 11:03 AM Oct 2, 2008
Last Updated: 11:03 AM Oct 2, 2008

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LOUISVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -- A Louisville man is charged with sexual exploitation of a minor after a joint online investigation.

The Blount County Sheriff's Office says 34-year-old Ronald Grant Spires is charged with one count of sexual exploitation of a minor.

For a number of weeks, several agencies conducted an online investigation into Spires' alleged activities.

He was taken into custody Wednesday morning at his home.

He is being held on a $25,000 bond pending a hearing on Oct. 10.

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Posted by: bush Location: ut on Oct 16, 2008 at 02:35 AM
WELL I SAW IT COMING AND HOPEFULLY THIS WILL SHOW GRANT THAT THIS IS REALLY UNACCEPTABLE. THIS KIND OF BEHAVIOR SHOULD NOT BE REPRESENTING THE PUBLIC. I DO BELIEVE HE CAN RECIEVE HELP BUT DEFINITELY A LOT OF PRAYER

Posted by: Jay Location: Oak Ridge on Oct 15, 2008 at 02:09 PM
Sorry to hear that about Grant. We were in the same High School. And somehow, I'm not very surprised by this either.

Posted by: JTLD Location: knoxville on Oct 7, 2008 at 11:17 AM
its not a big shock but, he always like the ladies,

Posted by: JS Location: Knoxville on Oct 7, 2008 at 08:36 AM
I never would have believed it. It's scary to think that I used to work with him and thought he was a good guy. Of course, you ARE supposed to be innocent until proven guilty. I'll be interested to learn the facts.

Posted by: hk Location: ut on Oct 3, 2008 at 03:48 PM
weirdo.he always commented my hair at work and used to ask how old i was.

Posted by: Kay Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL on Oct 3, 2008 at 02:55 PM
Please remember folks that a person is innocent until proven guilty. I find it difficult to believe that Grant would compromise a minor. I will be praying for him and his family and I hope many of you will also.

Posted by: Sam Location: TN on Oct 3, 2008 at 12:46 AM
Shocking but then again kinda saw it coming

Posted by: cj Location: knoxville on Oct 3, 2008 at 12:08 AM
i guess he will not be working security anymore

Posted by: Melanie Location: WI on Oct 2, 2008 at 10:50 PM
Wow, I grew up with Grant and I am shocked but not terribly surprised by this.

Posted by: Marry Location: Huskins on Oct 2, 2008 at 06:36 PM
Ewwww, we use to work with you :(

Posted by: Lee Location: UT on Oct 2, 2008 at 04:18 PM
Yep...he's a creepy one alright.

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