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Carrboro Today
By the People, for the People
Teacher Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges
SBI agents execute search warrant, charge Carrboro teacher with 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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On Friday, February 13, agents with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) Computer Crimes Unit, with assistance from the Carrboro Police Department, executed a search warrant at a Carrboro address and arrested 40-year-old Christopher James Rex, a teacher at ONE Academy in Siler City. Rex was charged with 10 counts of Second-Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor following an investigation prompted by a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Why it matters
The arrest of a teacher on child exploitation charges raises serious concerns about the safety of students and the need for thorough background checks and monitoring of educators. It also highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement and child protection agencies to identify and apprehend those who sexually abuse or exploit minors.
The details
Investigators executed a search warrant at Rex's home in Carrboro and determined that he was employed as a teacher at ONE Academy in Siler City. Following his arrest, Rex was transported to the Orange County Detention Center, where he is being held without bond. His first court appearance is scheduled for Monday, February 16, 2026.
- The investigation began following a CyberTip received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).
- On Friday, February 13, 2026, agents executed a search warrant at 200 NC Highway 54 in Carrboro.
- Christopher James Rex was arrested and charged with 10 counts of Second-Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor.
- Rex's first court appearance is scheduled for Monday, February 16, 2026.
The players
Christopher James Rex
A 40-year-old Carrboro resident who was employed as a teacher at ONE Academy in Siler City. He was arrested and charged with 10 counts of Second-Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor.
North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) Computer Crimes Unit
The law enforcement agency that executed the search warrant and made the arrest in this case.
Carrboro Police Department
The local law enforcement agency that assisted the SBI in executing the search warrant.
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)
The organization that provided the CyberTip that prompted the investigation.
ONE Academy
The school in Siler City where Christopher James Rex was employed as a teacher.
What’s next
The investigation remains active and ongoing. Rex's first court appearance is scheduled for Monday, February 16, 2026, where a judge will determine whether to grant him bail.
The takeaway
This case underscores the critical importance of thorough background checks, ongoing monitoring, and swift action to protect students from educators who may pose a threat. It also highlights the collaborative efforts of law enforcement and child protection agencies to identify and apprehend those who exploit minors.
