On the morning of March 12, 2026, HCSO Criminal Investigations Unit detectives completed an extensive investigation after receiving a report of suspected child sexual abuse material from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
The suspect, identified as Colton Bonine, was found in a Hixson apartment during the execution of a search warrant.
Bonine was transported to the Hamilton County Jail & Detention Center and is charged with the following:
- Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
This investigation exemplifies the HCSO’s commitment to ensuring the safety of our county’s youngest residents.
This information is preliminary and subject to change. No further details are available.