Crime & Safety

UPDATE: Police Arrest Tuscaloosa Child Porn Suspect

Investigators are seeking the public's help locating a Tuscaloosa man wanted on multiple counts of possessing child pornography.

Matthew Sells, 25
Matthew Sells, 25 (Tuscaloosa Police Department )

*UPDATE: Matthews Sells has been arrested*

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The West Alabama Human Trafficking Task and the Tuscaloosa Police Department are looking for a Tuscaloosa man wanted for 10 counts of possession of child pornography.


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In a social media announcement Wednesday, TPD said Matthew Sells, 25, is wanted following an investigation initiated by the Task Force earlier this month.

Those with information as to the whereabouts of Sells are asked to contact TPD at (205) 349-2121.

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