Lucedale man charged with child sex crimes

Matthew Bradshaw faces multiple counts of touching a child for lustful purposes

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

The George County Sheriff's Office has arrested 43-year-old Matthew Bradshaw on three counts of touching a child for lustful purposes. Bradshaw also had outstanding warrants from previous cases.

Why it matters

Child sex crimes are a serious issue that can have devastating impacts on victims and the community. The arrest of Bradshaw highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to investigate and prosecute these types of offenses.

The details

According to authorities, Bradshaw was charged with three counts of touching a child for lustful purposes. He also had outstanding warrants from previous cases that led to his arrest.

  • Bradshaw was arrested on March 10, 2026.

The players

Matthew Bradshaw

A 43-year-old man from Lucedale, Mississippi who was arrested on child sex crime charges.

George County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that arrested Bradshaw and charged him with the child sex crimes.

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What’s next

The case against Bradshaw will now proceed through the criminal justice system, with a judge determining whether to grant him bail and set a trial date.

The takeaway

This arrest underscores the importance of vigilant law enforcement and community efforts to protect children from sexual predators and ensure justice is served for victims of these heinous crimes.