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Opelika man arrested on electronic solicitation of a child charge
Jessica Tran
Jessica Tran
Reporter · Columbus, GA
A Columbus native with a degree in Communications from Columbus State University, Jessica has been active in community journalism for 6 years, often contributing to community-focused publications. She is dedicated to amplifying the voices of local residents.
More from Jessica →Reporter · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 7:51 PM · 1 min read
OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - An Opelika man has been arrested on electronic solicitation of a child charges.On November 12, Opelika officials arrested 60-year-old Michael Henry Callaway Sr.The arrest stems from an investigation into a tip from an out-of-state law enforcement agency that was conducting Internet Crime Against Children (ICAC) operations. The information provided indicated that Callaway was chatting online with someone he believed was a 14-year-old female. On Thursday, November 12, Callaway was arrested and booked into the Lee County Jail. This case remains under investigation. If you have any information regarding this case, please contact the Opelika Police Department Detective Division at (334) 705-5220 or the Secret Witness Hotline at (334) 745-8665.
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