A 28-year-old Pelham man is behind bars on a $600,000 bond after his arrest on charges tied to the possession and dissemination of child sexual abuse material. Tyresse Bivines now faces 20 total counts stemming from the case, and the Shelby County Sheriff's Office says it is asking the public for help as the investigation continues.
According to WVTM 13, Bivines faces 11 counts of dissemination or display of child sexual abuse material and nine counts of possession with intent to disseminate child sexual abuse material. He was booked into the Shelby County Jail on the $600,000 bond, the station reports.
What Investigators Have Said So Far
Sheriff John Samaniego said protecting children and the community, and holding those responsible accountable, remain priorities for the agency. At this stage, the outlet's report notes that investigators have no information indicating the images were produced in or near Shelby County, leaving the broader scope of the alleged activity unclear.
The sheriff's office has not released additional detail on how the investigation began or how the material was allegedly obtained, and no response from Bivines or a representative has been made public. The case remains active, and the agency's Criminal Investigations Unit is working to gather more information.
How to Submit a Tip
The Shelby County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Unit can be reached at (205) 670-6283 for anyone with information related to the case. Those who prefer to remain anonymous can also contact Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777, according to Alabama's 42 News.
No further updates on Bivines's case, including any scheduled court dates, have been released at this time.
