WRDW · Aug 7, 2026 · Staff

Wagener man charged with sexual exploitation of a minor

A Wagener man was arrested and charged with sexual exploitation of a minor after an investigation involving Snapchat.

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Wagener man booked on child sexual exploitation charges in Aiken County

Matthew Hulst, 35, was booked Aug. 4 after warrants allege he possessed and sent two sexual images of a child under 10 through Snapchat.

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Matthew Hulst

Released Aug 5, 2026

Aiken County, SC· Aug 4, 2026

Sex / Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor, Second Degree

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