WMBF News reports that HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A Horry County man has been arrested on child sex crimes.

The Horry County Sheriff’s Office said that 34-year-old Howard Christopher Cook of Aynor is facing three counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.

A tip was received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about alleged criminal activity on the AI platform Grok, deputies said.

Reuben Long Detention Center on Tuesday.

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