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Jackson County, Alabama Man Charged for having Child Abuse Material

A Jackson County, Alabama man was arrested Thursday, January 6, 2026, on charges related to child sexual abuse material.

Jail records in show 42-year-old Michael Burrus is facing 20 counts of possession of obscene material involving minors. Court documents indicate the charges stem from an investigation dated December 12, 2025.

According to those documents, investigators allege Burrus knowingly possessed obscene material involving a person under the age of 17.

Authorities in Jackson County, Alabama say Burrus’ personal electronic devices were seized during the execution of a search warrant. A subsequent forensic examination reportedly uncovered digital files containing child sexual abuse material.

As of the latest jail records, no bond amount has been listed.

Lucky Knott

Lucky Knott is a longtime broadcaster, sportscaster, and news reporter, having worked in radio here in the Sequatchie Valley and in Coffee and Grundy County for many years. You can hear his news reports weekday mornings and afternoons on The River 104.9 WEPG in Marion County and Country Roads 93.3 in Dunlap/Pikeville. He is also Editor for SValleyNow.com - Sequatchie Valley Now.