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04/17/2026
On 04/16/2026, Detective Thompson arrested 21-year-old Richard Gary Penaluna IV. Penaluna is currently facing the three counts of Second Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
The arrest followed a CyberTip received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force regarding the upload of child sexual abuse material to a social media platform.
Penaluna was processed at the Onslow County Jail and issued a $100,000 secured bond.
The Holly Ridge Police Department is committed to combating the distribution of child sexual abuse material. In North Carolina, any person under the age of eighteen filmed or photographed engaged in sexual activity or displaying their genitalia in a sexually explicit manner is considered child sexual abuse material.
The safety of our children is a collective responsibility. The Holly Ridge Police Department encourages parents and guardians to remain vigilant and monitor their children's online activity.
If you have any knowledge regarding Richard Gary Penaluna IV or these incidents, please contact Detective Brandi Thompson at 910-329-4076 ext 202.
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313 Sound Road
Holly Ridge, NC
28445
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