Authorities in Knox County have arrested Chad W. Davenport, 45, of Altona, on multiple charges related to alleged online solicitation of minors. Davenport, a registered sex offender, was taken into custody on April 30th after an investigation revealed attempts to solicit sexual favors from minors. Charges include two counts of grooming, two counts of indecent solicitation of a minor, and failure to properly register as a sex offender. Sheriff Jack C. Harlan Jr. emphasized the importance of vigilant monitoring of offenders and the department’s commitment to safeguarding local youth. Davenport will remain detained and is presumed innocent until proven guilty. A Preliminary Hearing is scheduled for May 27, 2025, at 2 PM.
Chad Davenport is charged with Violate Sex Offender Registry/2+ (Class 2 Felony), two counts of Indecent Solicitation of a Minor (Class 3 Felony), and two counts of Grooming (Class 4 Felony).
