Tuesday the Burke County Sheriff’s Office announced that on October 6, 2025, the Burke County Sheriff’s Office received a cyber-tip from the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children.
An investigation led to a search warrant was issued for the 1054 Brown Dr., Morganton residence of 66 year old Frank Wayne Campbell. The search was conducted on Friday October 31st. Following the search Campbell was arrested without incident and charged with 2 counts of Second Degree Exploitation of a Minor.
Campbell was taken to the Burke County Magistrate, where he received a $250,000 secured bond, and his first court appearance is set for November 3, 2025.
