On August 24, 2022, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office received information from NC Probations that Christopher Gore, a registered sex offender, possessed sexual material on electronic devices when they were searched. He was also in a chat conversation with a female believed to be under 18 years old. The Sex Offender Registry Detective responded to the address and seized Gore’s electronic devices for further investigation by the Internet Crimes Against Children Division. He was transported to the Randolph County Detention Center where he was charged with a Felony Probation Violation and bond was denied. The electronic devices were seized for further investigation. A first appearance was set for August 25, 2022, in Randolph County District Court.
This investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be forthcoming.
Name of Defendant:
Christopher Wilder Gore
Age: 45