An investigation into accusations of child pornography solicitation culminated in the arrest of an N.C. State student Thursday.James Carroll, a sophomore in First Year College, who lived with his parents in Cary, was charged with six counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor.The charge, typically associated with seeking child pornography on the Internet, developed from a tip from someone in England. According to the Cary Police Department, the unnamed source alleged Carroll made alarming statements in an online chat room.The source contacted the authorities, who tracked the queries to Carroll’s computer.Carroll is being held in the Wake County jail under a $200,000 bond.His parents are cooperating with police, but declined comment to several news organizations.

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