A Marion County man is being held without bond following a wide-ranging investigation that led to his arrest on multiple felony charges involving a juvenile victim and a violent confrontation with law enforcement.
On January 16, 2026, deputies with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office arrested Christopher Sherman David Mchellon for charges including human trafficking for commercial sexual activity, transmission of harmful material to a minor, use of a computer to solicit a child, use of a two-way communication device to facilitate a felony, three counts of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest with violence, and resisting arrest without violence.
According to the sheriff’s office, the investigation began in October 2025 when Major Crimes Detective Josue Rivera received information that Mchellon was sending explicit images of his genitalia to a 15-year-old male. Detectives later determined that Mchellon allegedly provided the juvenile with money, drugs, or alcohol in exchange for participation in sexual activity.
A forensic examination of the victim’s electronic devices reportedly uncovered sexually graphic images sent by Mchellon to the minor. Based on the evidence collected during the investigation, detectives established probable cause for his arrest.
Deputies K. Walton and McEldowney responded to Mchellon’s residence on NE 55th Avenue to take him into custody. During the arrest attempt, Mchellon allegedly became violent when deputies attempted to place him in handcuffs. A taser deployment was unsuccessful, and during the struggle, Mchellon reportedly grabbed a black shotgun.
K-9 Cpl. Demarco responded to the scene and assisted in removing the firearm from Mchellon’s possession before deputies were able to detain him. After his arrest, Mchellon allegedly made repeated statements expressing a desire to have shot the deputies and made threats involving their children, according to the report.
Investigators believe there may be additional victims based on the circumstances uncovered in the case. Anyone who believes they may have been victimized by Mchellon or who has information related to the investigation is urged to contact Detective Rivera at 352-732-9111.
Mchellon was transported to the Marion County Jail, where he remains held without bond. The investigation is ongoing.
