Lenoir County man charged for internet crimes against children.
On Thursday October 22nd, 2026, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s office, with the assistance of North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations (NCSBI), and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), arrested Andrew Coston, 43, of Lenoir County in connection with an ongoing investigation.
The arrest follows an extensive 10-month investigation by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task force. Throughout the investigation, investigators worked to gather and evaluate evidence in support of the case.
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office recognizes the assistance and cooperation provided by the NCSBI and HSI. The coordination between local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies remains an important component of investigating crimes involving the exploitation of children.
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to protecting children, identifying individuals suspected of committing crimes against children, and holding offenders accountable through the criminal justice system.
As a result of the investigation Coston was charged with the following:
1 count Felony Obscene visual representation of sexual exploitation of a minor
1 count Felony Second Degree Sexual exploitation of a minor
Coston received no bond for these charges.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information may be released as appropriate.
