La Vergne Man Charged with Aggravated Rape of a Child

Jacob Taylor, 24, accused of child exploitation crimes dating back to 2017

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

Special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Squad have arrested and charged a 24-year-old La Vergne man, Jacob Taylor, with one count of Aggravated Rape of a Child, one count of Especially Aggravated Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, and one count of Aggravated Sexual Exploitation of a Minor. The charges stem from a joint investigation with U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) into the alleged upload of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) to the internet in 2017.

Why it matters

Child exploitation cases like this highlight the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to identify and apprehend individuals involved in the production and distribution of CSAM, which is a serious crime that causes immense harm to vulnerable victims. The charges against Taylor reflect the severity of these types of offenses and the commitment of authorities to hold perpetrators accountable.

The details

In December 2022, HSI contacted TBI special agents about CSAM that had been uploaded to the internet in 2017. Through the course of the joint investigation, agents determined the alleged perpetrator in the images was Jacob Taylor. In February 2026, a Rutherford County Grand Jury indicted Taylor on the three charges, and on February 6, deputies with the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office arrested him and booked him into the Rutherford County Jail, where he is being held on a $75,000 bond.

  • In December 2022, U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) contacted TBI special agents about Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) uploaded to the internet in 2017.
  • In February 2025, through the course of the joint investigation, agents determined the alleged perpetrator in the images was Jacob Taylor (DOB 11/07/2001).
  • In February 2026, a Rutherford County Grand Jury indicted Taylor, charging him with one count of Aggravated Rape of a Child, one count of Especially Aggravated Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, and one count of Aggravated Sexual Exploitation of a Minor.
  • On February 6, 2026, deputies with the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office arrested Taylor and booked him into the Rutherford County Jail, where he is being held on a $75,000 bond.

The players

Jacob Taylor

A 24-year-old man from La Vergne, Tennessee, who has been charged with one count of Aggravated Rape of a Child, one count of Especially Aggravated Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, and one count of Aggravated Sexual Exploitation of a Minor.

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI)

A state law enforcement agency that conducted a joint investigation with U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) into the alleged upload of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) to the internet in 2017.

U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)

A federal law enforcement agency that contacted the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) in December 2022 about the CSAM uploaded to the internet in 2017.

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency that arrested Jacob Taylor and booked him into the Rutherford County Jail on February 6, 2026.

Rutherford County Grand Jury

The grand jury that indicted Jacob Taylor in February 2026 on the three charges related to the child exploitation case.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on whether or not to allow Jacob Taylor out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies at the local, state, and federal levels to identify and apprehend individuals involved in the exploitation of children. The charges against Taylor reflect the severity of these types of crimes and the commitment of authorities to hold perpetrators accountable and protect vulnerable victims.