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Registered sex offender charged with child sex crimes

GASTON COUNTY, N.C. — A registered sex offender is facing several sex crime charges involving children ages 7 and 12, according to Gaston County police.

Travis Proctor, 36, was arrested  Monday at his home on Propst Road in Dallas and charged with one felony count of first-degree sex offense, two felony counts of indecent liberties with a child and two felony counts of  disseminating obscene material to a minor under 13.

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Investigators said they found electronic devices inside his home that will be searched for additional evidence.

According to officers, the investigation was started by the Cleveland County Department of Social Services and then picked up by Gaston County police.

Proctor is a registered sex offender because of prior indecent liberties with a minor convictions.

No additional details have been released.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective W.M. Sampson at 704-866-3320 or Crimestoppers at 704-861-8000.

Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.

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