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In October 2025, members of the Invictus Task Force initiated an investigation related to a Cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. During the course of the investigation, Noah James Backes was identified as a suspect.  

On March 20, 2026, the Invictus Task Force executed a search warrant; as a result, Noah James Backes was subsequently taken into custody and charged with one (1) count of Felony Second- Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor and one (1) count of Felony Third-Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor. Backes was transported to the Randolph County Detention Center, where the magistrate issued a $100,000 secure bond and set a first appearance in Randolph County District Court for March 23, 2026. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact the Liberty Police Department Invictus Task Force representatives.

Name of Defendant:

Noah James Backes

Liberty, NC

 Age :20

The Invictus Task Force is a joint effort of Randolph, Alamance, Davidson, Forsyth, Rockingham Counties, the Liberty Police Department, the State Bureau of Investigation, and Homeland Security in the fight against internet crimes against children (ICAC), sexual abuse, trafficking, and the exploitation of children using a collaboration of resources as a force multiplier.

                                                                           www.theinvictusproject.org

IF YOU BELIEVE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW MAY BE A VICTIM OF CHILD EXPLOITATION OR TRAFFICKING, Call the national hotline for 24/7 assistance. 1-888-373-7888 or text "HELP" to 233733

In January 2026, members of the Invictus Task Force initiated an investigation related to multiple Cybertips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. During the course of the investigation, Cody Harris Alford was identified as a suspect.  

On March 18, 2026, the Invictus Task Force with the assistance of Johnston County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant, as a result Cody Harris Alford was subsequently taken into custody and charged with six (6) counts of Felony Second- Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor. Alford was transported to the Forsyth County Detention Center where the magistrate issued a $100,000 secure bond and set a first appearance in Forsyth County District Court for March 19, 2026. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, Invictus Task Force representatives. 

Name of Defendant:      

Cody Harris Alford

Wendell, NC

 Age :30

The Invictus Task Force is a joint effort of Randolph, Alamance, Davidson, Forsyth, Rockingham Counties, the Liberty Police Department, the State Bureau of Investigation, and Homeland Security in the fight against internet crimes against children (ICAC), sexual abuse, trafficking, and the exploitation of children using a collaboration of resources as a force multiplier.

                                                                           www.theinvictusproject.org

IF YOU BELIEVE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW MAY BE A VICTIM OF CHILD EXPLOITATION OR TRAFFICKING, call the national hotline for 24/7 assistance. 1-888-373-7888 or text "HELP" to 233733

In October 2025, members of the Invictus Task Force initiated an investigation into an act of solicitation by computer. During the course of the investigation, Mark Keeney was identified as a suspect.  

On March 05, 2026, the Invictus Task Force executed a search warrant, and as a result, Mark Keeney was subsequently taken into custody and charged with two (2) counts of Felony Solicitation of a Child by Computer & Appear and one (1) count of Felony Indecent Liberties with a Child. Keeney was transported to the Randolph County Detention Center, where the magistrate issued no bond and set a first appearance in Randolph County District Court for March 6, 2026. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact the Liberty Police Department Invictus Task Force representative. 

Name of Defendant:

Mark Keeney

Pittsboro

Age: 63

The Invictus Task Force is a joint effort of Randolph, Alamance, Davidson, and Forsyth Counties, the State Bureau of Investigation, and Homeland Security in the fight against internet crimes against children (ICAC), sexual abuse, trafficking and the exploitation of children using a collaboration of resources as a force multiplier.

                                                                               www.theinvictusproject.org

IF YOU BELIEVE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW MAY BE A VICTIM OF CHILD EXPLOITATION OR TRAFFICKING, Call the national hotline for 24/7 assistance. 1-888-373-7888 or text "HELP" to 233733

In July 2025, members of the Invictus Task Force initiated an investigation related to multiple Cybertips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. During the course of the investigation, Liam Draeger Craver was identified as a suspect.  

On March 10, 2026, a search warrant was executed by members of the Invictus Task Force. As a result, Liam Draeger Craver was subsequently taken into custody and charged with one (1) count of Felony Second Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor and one (1) count of Felony Third Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor. Craver was transported to the Randolph County Detention Center, where the magistrate issued no bond and set a first appearance in Randolph County District Court for March 11, 2026. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact the NC SBI Computer Crimes, Invictus Task Force representative.

Name of Defendant:

Liam Draeger Craver

Thomasville

 Age :18