A McDowell County
Brian
Keith Johnson, 38, was taken into custody and charged with 30 counts of
downloading child erotica.
West
Virginia State Police said Johnson confessed to downloading at least 30 images
on a Bradshaw Public Library computer.
Troopers
said the images depicted child erotica, which is described as nude photos of
girls aged 5-10 in various positions.
The
photos are classified as “erotica” instead of “pornography” because none of the
photos actually depicted intercourse.
The
computer’s hard drive is currently being examined in Charleston
Johnson
was arraigned and is being held on $50,000 cash-only bond.
The investigation first
started back in February. State Police said the investigation is ongoing and
further charges could be filed in the case.
