STATESVILLE, N.C. — Editor's Note: WCNC Charlotte has chosen to use this mugshot because of the nature of the alleged crime. The Iredell County Sheriff's Office said a Statesville man who was already a registered sex offender reportedly tried to contact someone he thought was a child, but was instead an undercover investigator. Deputies said 30-year-old Christopher Sean Resue tried to reach out to children online on August 26, 2025, posing as a child during online conversations. Investigators said Resue expressed a desire to engage in sexual acts with who he believed was a child. This prompted action by the sheriff's office. An investigation led to deputies seizing items connected to the case. The sheriff's office noted Resue had already pleaded guilty on August 13 in superior court to fou

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