What began as a trespassing complaint at an eastern Wake County home ended with a 25-year-old man in custody on multiple charges tied to the sexual exploitation of a minor, according to authorities.
Shortly after 8:20 p.m. Friday, a deputy responded to a report of a man trespassing at a home in eastern Wake County. When the deputy arrived, the suspect was already gone, but he returned while the deputy was still on scene and was taken into custody, as reported by ABC11. Deputies later said they learned more about the suspect and the victim's relationship when the victim was a juvenile.
The Wake County Sheriff's Office identified the suspect as Jaymahney Collins, 25, and said he was charged with six counts of second‑degree sexual exploitation of a minor, one count of cyberstalking, one count of harassing phone calls and one count of misdemeanor stalking.
What the charges mean under state law
Under North Carolina law, second‑degree sexual exploitation of a minor covers recording, duplicating or distributing material that depicts a minor engaged in sexual activity. It is classified as a Class E felony, and the statute authorizes restitution for victims. Those elements, along with the felony classification and potential penalties, are set out in state law and apply if a person is convicted. The full statute is available from the N.C. General Assembly.
How this fits locally
Wake County law enforcement has made several notable arrests in recent months and years on exploitation-related charges, and local reporting has highlighted how those investigations often hinge on digital evidence. Hoodline reported in February that a longtime Cary Fire Department engineer was jailed on two counts of second‑degree sexual exploitation of a minor, illustrating how similar charges have surfaced across the Triangle. Local outlets say investigators continue to prioritize cyber tips and evidence from phones and other devices in these cases.
The Wake County Sheriff's Office has not released additional details, and local media reported that officials did not immediately provide further comment. The investigation remains active, and authorities say more information will be shared with the public as it becomes available.
