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Collinsville man arrested for alleged sexual abuse, child pornography, DeKalb County Sheriff's Office says

"It's sad a situation like this happens, it damages a child's life forever," DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden said.

DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office has arrested a Collinsville man regarding the alleged sexual abuse of a child.

Joshua Todd Yarbrough, 39, of Collinsville has been charged with first-degree sexual abuse, second-degree sexual abuse and possession of child pornography, according to DCSO.

The sheriff's office said the arrest comes after the Cherokee County Department of Human Resources contacted the investigations unit regarding the potential sexual abuse of a juvenile.

DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden said protecting children is their top priority.

"It's sad a situation like this happens, it damages a child's life forever," Welden said.

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