Soldier from Indiana Arrested for Child Exploitation

Aidan Borowicz faces multiple felony charges after police find child sex abuse material on his devices.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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A 22-year-old soldier originally from Hendricks County, Indiana, has been arrested in Fayetteville, North Carolina and charged with 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor and one count of solicitation of a child by computer. Authorities executed a search warrant at Aidan Borowicz's residence and found a photo gallery on his phone containing 10 images depicting underage girls engaged in sex acts or nudity.

Why it matters

The case highlights the ongoing issue of child exploitation and the role that technology can play in enabling these crimes. As a member of the military, Borowicz's arrest also raises concerns about the potential for service members to engage in such abusive behavior and the need for robust screening and monitoring processes.

The details

On January 22, police executed a search warrant at Borowicz's residence in Fayetteville and found the photo gallery on his phone containing images of girls between the ages of 5 and 11 engaged in sex acts or nudity. Investigators also seized several other electronic devices from his home. Borowicz was additionally charged with solicitation of a child by computer after police said he arranged to meet what he believed was a 14-year-old girl for a sexual encounter, but the 'juvenile' was actually an undercover officer.

  • On January 22, 2026, authorities executed a search warrant at Borowicz's residence.
  • The photos found on Borowicz's phone were downloaded between January 13 and January 19, 2026.

The players

Aidan Borowicz

A 22-year-old soldier originally from Hendricks County, Indiana, who was stationed at Fort Bragg in North Carolina and has been charged with 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor and one count of solicitation of a child by computer.

Manteo Police Department

The police department that had an undercover officer pose as a 14-year-old girl in order to catch Borowicz in an attempted sexual encounter.

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What they’re saying

“We must remain vigilant in protecting our children from those who seek to exploit them.”

— Chief of Police

What’s next

Borowicz is being held in custody and is awaiting trial on the charges. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information about potential victims to come forward.

The takeaway

This case underscores the critical need for robust measures to prevent and detect child exploitation, both within the military and in society at large. It serves as a sobering reminder of the ongoing threat posed by those who seek to abuse and exploit vulnerable children.