The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) has arrested a man for child sex crimes.

As part of a Child Sexual Exploitation investigation, CPD Narcotics/Vice investigators executed a search warrant at William “Billy” Broom’s residence Thursday night. During the search, investigators found digital evidence and sexual paraphernalia. Broom admitted to participating in sexually obscene conversations with minors.

The 61-year-old was arrested and transported to the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center. William Broom is charged with one count of Solicitation of a Minor-Aggravated Statutory Rape.

This information is preliminary and subject to change as the investigation continues. The Chattanooga Police Department asks anyone with information regarding this case or suspect to call 423-698-2525. 

The charges and allegations referenced in this release are merely accusations of criminal conduct, not evidence. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt and convicted through due process of law.