Reid Anderson, 40, was arrested in Manor after an investigation into an online account that police say uploaded thousands of suspected child sexual abuse images. The department says Anderson faces a first-degree felony charge and was taken into custody without incident at a residence in the Presidential Heights subdivision. The allegations have not been established in court.
The Manor Police Department says its investigation began when a detective assigned to the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force received an online tip about a Manor internet user allegedly uploading images depicting child sexual abuse material. Police say the tip came through the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and that detectives later identified Anderson as the user behind the account.
Police allege Anderson uploaded several thousand images of suspected child pornography to the account. Detectives obtained a search warrant and an arrest warrant, which the department says were executed at Anderson's Presidential Heights residence. Anderson was taken into custody without incident and transported to Travis County Central Booking, according to police.
Felony Charge Tied to Image Count
The department says Anderson is charged with possession of child pornography involving more than 50 visual depictions, a first-degree felony. Travis County's District Clerk notes that its Criminal Division maintains adult felony criminal records, including felony search warrants; the supplied evidence does not confirm whether a court record currently exists for this case.
Manor police say the investigation remains ongoing and have not detailed what additional steps, charges, or findings may follow. The department has not said whether more individuals could be implicated as detectives continue working the case.
National CyberTipline reports
According to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, the CyberTipline received 20.5 million reports nationwide in 2024, down from 36.2 million in 2023; the organization cited bundling related reports as one factor in the decline. These national totals do not describe the Manor case and do not show how reports changed in Texas.
Department Stresses Presumption of Innocence
In its post, the department said it remains committed to investigating crimes involving the sexual exploitation of children and holding those responsible accountable. Police also reminded the public that all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, a standard reflected in the dossier's own characterization of these as police-reported allegations rather than a court-established outcome.
Manor police are asking anyone with information related to the case to call 512-272-8177. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children also operates a Cyber Tipline, which can be reached at 1-800-843-5678 or online at www.report.cybertip.org, for anyone who wants to report suspected child exploitation material.
