James City County police are asking the public for help finding a 21-year-old man wanted on multiple child sexual abuse material charges, including production and distribution of child pornography. Trejon Maleak Johnson's last known address was in the 7900 block of Lynn Circle in Toano, Virginia, but his current whereabouts remain unknown.
According to WAVY.com, Johnson is wanted on charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, carnal knowledge, production of child pornography, and distribution of child pornography. The outlet reports he is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall with black hair and brown eyes.
Police have advised anyone who encounters Johnson not to approach him and to contact law enforcement immediately instead, per the same report. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call James City County police at 757-253-1800.
How to Submit a Tip
Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or online at P3Tips.com, the station's report notes. Informants whose information leads to an arrest may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,500.
James City County maintains its own online list of wanted individuals, though the county cautions that the roster is not exhaustive. “Warrants are issued and/or served on a continuous basis, therefore names of wanted persons may or may not appear on the list,” James City County states on its Most Wanted page.
What Virginia Law Says About the Charges
Under Virginia law, certain knowing conduct related to child pornography carries a penalty of not less than five years and not more than 20 years in a state correctional facility, according to the Code of Virginia. The statute language does not specify how it may apply in Johnson's case, and police have not released additional details about the circumstances behind the charges.
The investigation remains active, and police have not indicated whether additional charges could follow. Anyone with information is urged to come forward using the contact options provided by investigators.
