FORT CARSON, Colo. (KOAA) — A Fort Carson soldier is facing felony sexual exploitation of child charges, according to court documents.
The documents say 38-year-old Marquez Parker of Fountain allegedly made and sold child pornography.
According to court documents, the investigation began in February when the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received a tip about child sexual abuse materials being shared through social media in 2023.
The documents say one of the accounts involved in the incident belonged to Parker. Investigators determined he was an active duty soldier who was stationed at Fort Carson.
According to documents, a search warrant was executed at Parker's home, where investigators allegedly found more than 7,000 pictures and videos of child sexual abuse materials on electronic devices.
Investigators also allegedly found messages between Parker and a woman in another state. Documents say the woman allegedly let Parker have sex with her 12-year-old daughter in exchange for food and other goods.
A Fort Carson official released the following statement regarding this incident:
“We can confirm Sgt. 1st Class Marquez Parker is a Fort Carson Soldier assigned to the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. For more information, please contact Army Criminal Investigation Division at cidpao@army.mil.”
Documents say there may be more victims in this incident. News5 is choosing to show Parker's mugshot since law enforcement is searching for more victims.
If you have any information, you are asked to call the Colorado Springs Police Department at (719)444-7000. If you want to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at (719)634-7867.
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