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Brody Dean Harlan, 23, of Carrollton, Georgia

Investigation started: May, 2025

Originated from: Cyber Tip

Lead Agency: Coweta County Sheriff’s Office

State & County: Georgia, Coweta County

Assisting Agencies: Coweta County Sheriff’s Office, NCMEC

Booking Agency: Coweta County Sheriff’s Office

Booked / Released: July 28, 2025 /

Charges

Child Sexual Exploitation- Felony (F)
Child Sexual Exploitation- Felony (F)
Child Sexual Exploitation- Felony (F)

Investigation Summary

New Information obtained by NCST shows that the investigation into Harlan began in late May of 2025 when a Cyber Tip was received from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Investigator’s executed a search warrant on Harlan’s address in Coweta County. Investigators then learned that Harlan had moved to a residence in Carroll County and a search warrant was executed there.

Records indicate that members of the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office initiated an investigation on July 1st, 2025 regarding Brody Dean Harlan, 23, of Carrollton, GA.

As a result of this investigation, on July 28th, 2025, Harlan was arrested and booked into the Coweta County Jail on the following charges:

  • Child Sexual Exploitation- Felony (F)
  • Child Sexual Exploitation- Felony (F)
  • Child Sexual Exploitation- Felony (F)

As of July 30th, 2025, records indicate Harlan remains in custody without bond.

Updates

August 7th, 2025

Updated information regarding origination and history of investigation

New Information obtained by NCST shows that the investigation into Harlan began in late May of 2025 when a Cyber Tip was received from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Investigator’s executed a search warrant on Harlan’s address in Coweta County. Investigators then learned that Harlan had moved to a residence in Carroll County and a search warrant was executed there.