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Homeland Security Agent Kent Blacklidge Charged With Sexual Abuse

9/10/2026

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U.S. Homeland Security Investigations special agent Kent Blacklidge was charged with rape, sodomy and sexual abuse.
He turned himself in to Baldwin County jail on 5 September after the indictment.
Police chief John Barber said the charges stem from an 11 January report involving an underage girl.
He was released on bond exceeding $350,000 with monitoring, home confinement and no-contact orders.

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U.S. Homeland Security Investigations special agent Kent Blacklidge was charged with rape, sodomy and sexual abuse.
He turned himself in to Baldwin County jail on 5 September after the indictment.
Police chief John Barber said the charges stem from an 11 January report involving an underage girl.
He was released on bond exceeding $350,000 with monitoring, home confinement and no-contact orders.