A 20-year-old woman has been arrested and charged following a child exploitation investigation centering around an infant in Carroll County that began with a cybertip, deputies said.

The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office said its Criminal Investigations Division, working with the Aggressive Criminal Enforcement (ACE) Unit, responded Monday to a tip involving suspected sexual exploitation of a child. The report was received from Kik Messenger and reviewed by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, which classified it as high priority.

Deputies said they identified the victim as a 6-month-old infant within hours, confirmed the child’s location and obtained a search warrant for a residence.

During the search, authorities made contact with 20-year-old Rachel Bloom. Deputies said Bloom admitted to involvement in the exploitation of the child and the distribution of illicit material. She has been charged with sexual exploitation of children, child molestation, aggravated sexual battery and cruelty to children.

Officials said the infant was removed from the home during the investigation.

While at the residence, investigators also reported finding marijuana in plain view and within reach of the child. As a result, Casey Bloom, identified as the child’s grandmother, was arrested on charges related to the drugs.

The investigation remains ongoing.