A 20-year-old Cumberland County man is scheduled to appear in court next week to face charges involving the sexual exploitation of a minor, according to official court documents.

Owen Bradley Cole is set for a Deadline Hearing on July 14, 2026, in the Cumberland County Circuit Court before Criminal Court Judge Wesley T. Bray. Cole is being represented by defense attorney Kevin R. Bryant.

• Indictment Date: February 3, 2026

• Primary Charge: Sexual Exploitation of a Minor (Exceeding 100 Images)

• Investigating Agency: Crossville Police Department (Detective Tyrel Lorenz listed as witness)

• Alleged Offense Timeline: April 14, 2025 – August 5, 2025

According to the indictment, Cole was found in possession of material depicting a minor engaged in sexual activity, with the volume exceeding 100 individual images or a combination of visual materials.

Cole formally entered a not guilty plea at his arraignment on February 10, 2026. Records indicate a $250,000 surety bond was initially posted through Huckabee Bonding on February 13, 2026. However, court records show his bond was subsequently increased to $500,000.

The case remains open as the July 14 proceedings approach.