Jonesborough Man Charged for Sharing Child Sexual Abuse Material

Authorities arrested Ashton Druliner after an investigation into illegal online activities.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

The Washington County Sheriff's Office arrested a 28-year-old Jonesborough man named Ashton Druliner and charged him with aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor. The investigation began in January after authorities discovered evidence of the sharing of child sexual abuse material online, leading them to Druliner's residence where he was taken into custody.

Why it matters

The exploitation and abuse of minors is a serious crime that causes immense harm to vulnerable children. This arrest highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to identify and prosecute those involved in the distribution of this abusive content online.

The details

According to the sheriff's office, the investigation into Druliner's illegal online activities began in January. Evidence gathered by investigators led them to a residence on Charlem Hills Road in Jonesborough, where they arrested Druliner on Tuesday. He is currently being held at the Washington County Detention Center on a $20,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday.

  • The investigation began in January 2026.
  • Druliner was arrested on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

The players

Ashton Druliner

A 28-year-old Jonesborough resident who was arrested and charged with aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor.

Keith Sexton

The Washington County Sheriff who oversaw the investigation that led to Druliner's arrest.

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What’s next

The investigation is still ongoing, and Druliner is set to appear in court on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

The takeaway

This arrest underscores the critical importance of law enforcement vigilance and public awareness in combating the exploitation of minors online, which remains a persistent and disturbing problem that requires continued diligence and action to address.