BURLINGTON — A Roxboro man previously convicted of felonies, including two sex crimes, has been arrested on eight new charges involving children.
On May 8, a Burlington parent reported the person’s child having online interactions with an adult, the Burlington Police Department said on Friday. Detectives investigated and found that Joshua Calvin Tapp, 34, used a social media account to communicate and meet with multiple children.
On Wednesday, May 22, Tapp was arrested and charged with four counts of indecent liberties with children, two counts of solicitation of a child by computer and one count each of statutory sex offense with a child under 15 and crime against nature.
Tapp was being held at the Alamance County Detention Center with no bond allowed.
Detectives continue to investigate this case and believe additional victims may be found. Anyone who suspects they may be a victim can contact the Special Victims Unit at 336-229-3500.
Police said they urge parents and caregivers to have open and ongoing conversations with children about online safety. Awareness and monitoring accounts are essential, police said.
Anyone interested in learning about resources available for adults and teens can visit the N.C. Department of Justice and the NC Department of Information Technology websites below for more information.
Protect Kids on the Internet
Online Safety Tips for Teens
The Burlington Police Department asks that anyone with additional information about this investigation call (336) 229-3500. For anonymous methods, call Alamance County-Wide Crimestoppers at (336) 229-7100 or use the mobile app, P3 Tips. Tips provided through Crimestoppers may be eligible for cash rewards.
Tapp has been convicted of multiple felonies in Person County since 2007, including second-degree rape in 2008 and indecent exposure in 2022, according to the N.C. Department of Adult Correction.