A West End man is facing child pornography-related charges after investigators say he used TikTok to contact minors and possessed explicit images involving children. The suspect, Jonathon May, was arrested on Wednesday and is scheduled to appear in Hamilton County court on Thursday, June 11.
According to WKRC, May has been charged with two counts of illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material or performance. Court documents state that May communicated with a 12-year-old last November, and investigators say they recovered graphic images of young girls. The FBI and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office are assisting in the investigation.
Local pattern and recent cases
Authorities say the case tracks with a broader pattern in Hamilton County, where online exploitation prosecutions increasingly rely on multiagency digital investigations. As detailed in St. Bernard man hit with 29, local investigators and prosecutors have leaned heavily on cybertip reports and federal partners to pursue suspects who operate online.
Where to report and get help
Anyone who suspects a child is being exploited online is urged to report it to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and local law enforcement. Reports can be filed through the organization’s CyberTipline, and the FBI Cincinnati field office provides additional resources for victims, families, and parents trying to keep kids safe online.
Legal note
The charges against May fall under Ohio’s illegal-use-of-a-minor statute, Ohio Revised Code § 2907.323, which can carry felony penalties depending on the conduct. The case is in its early stages, and the charges are only allegations. May is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
