A Greenville, North Carolina man is behind bars without bond, accused of sexually exploiting a child on several occasions over the course of nearly a year. Steven Alvarez-Castro, 18, was charged Friday with five counts of first-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and five counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor.
According to court records as described by WITN, Alvarez-Castro encouraged a 16-year-old to engage in sexual activity while he took pictures and videos of the acts. Warrants reviewed by the station indicate the alleged crimes occurred in October 2025 and then again in March, July and August of this year.
The alleged offenses took place in Greenville, per the same account. Alvarez-Castro was jailed without bond following his arrest Friday, the station reports.
What the Jail Booking Shows
A jail-booking listing for Alvarez-Castro confirms his age as 18, according to reflector.com. That listing carries a standard disclaimer noting that its entries reflect charges only, not convictions, and that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
No additional booking details, bond order information, or a scheduled court date were included in the available records. It also has not been established whether Alvarez-Castro has entered a plea in the case.
The Charges Under North Carolina Law
Third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor is codified under North Carolina General Statute § 14-190.17A, according to the North Carolina General Assembly. The specific elements and penalties tied to first- and third-degree charges were not detailed in the available excerpt of the statute.
The identity of the alleged victim and their relationship, if any, to Alvarez-Castro has not been disclosed in the available records. No case disposition has been reported at this time.
