A Mooresville man is now behind bars after investigators say they uncovered disturbing child sexual abuse material involving very young victims. Court records state that 44-year-old Scott Robertson was arrested Tuesday and is facing 20 felony counts of child sexual exploitation. He is being held at the Iredell County Detention Center on an $800,000 bond. Prosecutors allege that investigators found child sexual abuse material depicting victims as young as 4, and records show Robertson appeared in court Wednesday and is scheduled for a probable cause hearing on May 15, 2026.
According to WCNC, charging documents accuse Robertson of knowingly receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material. Detectives executed a search warrant at a Mooresville address that court filings note is not listed as his home. The filings also indicate Robertson moved to North Carolina from California about two years ago, and the station reports that a conviction on all counts could add up to more than 15 years behind bars.
Charges Under State Law
The offenses listed in the charging papers are for second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor, which North Carolina law classifies as a Class D felony. The statute covers conduct such as recording, receiving or distributing images of minors, and the full language is available from the North Carolina General Assembly. It is a technical label for what prosecutors describe as serious criminal behavior.
Court Schedule and Custody
Robertson's next scheduled court appearance, a probable cause review, is set for May 15, 2026, in Iredell County, according to WCNC. He remains in custody at the Iredell County Detention Center. The county's inmate-locator page describes the facility and explains how arrestees are processed while their cases move through the courts. Authorities say the investigation is still active and have not released additional details.
Investigation Status
The Mooresville Police Department and Iredell County investigators continue to review seized devices and other digital evidence as the case proceeds, according to court filings. Officials have asked anyone with information related to the investigation to contact local law enforcement so detectives can pursue additional leads.
Legal Implications
If Robertson is convicted of offenses involving the sexual exploitation of a minor, he could face prison time as well as mandatory registration under North Carolina's Sex Offender and Public Protection Registration Programs. Those requirements, contained in Article 27A of Chapter 14 of the North Carolina General Statutes, spell out when registration is required and how information about registered offenders is shared with law enforcement.
