WILMINGTON — A local man has been charged with 30 counts of pandering to a minor.
John D. Potter, 67, of Wilmington was arraigned in Clinton County Joint Petitions Court on October 14. He is currently incarcerated at the Clinton County Jail.
On July 26, Wilmington police received a case for investigation from Internet Crimes Against (ICAC), according to court affidavits. According to the affidavit, ICAC determined that “21 photographs of known child pornography and/or exploitation were downloaded to an electronic device” at the suspect’s address.
Police determined that the materials contained images of boys between the ages of 6 and 16 and that the images were sexually explicit or suggestive. Police noted that the boys did not appear to be locals.
A search warrant was executed at the suspect’s residence on July 27. Electronic devices were seized on the premises. These included the suspect’s mobile phone and laptop.
The suspect allegedly revealed during a police interview that he obtained the material from the website Porn Socket. Some videos reportedly contained acts of bestiality. Police found 400 to 500 photos and videos of her in child pornography that contained sexually explicit acts and included boys and girls from the age of 1 to her 16.
“(Potter) stated that users were aware of the content they received only after they clicked on the links they received. He said he received child pornography from various Porn Socket users, and was fully aware that he could receive this type of video each time it was circulated. We are aware of it,” the report said.
Police asked him why he continued to visit the site despite the possibility of receiving child pornography. According to reports, Potter “failed to provide a valid reason behind his decision-making”.
Below are the names, ages, residencies, and charges against more individuals recently indicted by a local grand jury. All of the alleged criminal activity reportedly originated in Clinton County.
• Charles J. Sambucino, 41, of Cincinnati was charged with felony 1 rape.
• Deonzay T. Belcher, 25, of Blanchester, was charged with one count of assault and two counts of endangering a child.
• Carla M. Long, 53, of Jeffersonville was charged with one count of disobedience, two counts of vandalism, and one count of criminal damage/endangerment.
• Kendra L. Horvath, 20, of Fairborn was charged with one count of illegally carrying drugs/prohibited items onto the premises of a detention center and one count of aggravated drug possession.
• Stephen W. Black, 53, of New Lebanon was charged with three counts of possession of a weapon under disability, trafficking of marijuana, drug possession and aggravated drug possession.
• Craig A. Shaver, 44, of Wilmington, was charged with two counts of aggravated drug dealing, two counts of aggravated drug possession, and one count of tampering with evidence.
• Elisha W. Collett, 28, was charged with disobedience, possession of a weapon, possession of fentanyl-related compounds, and aggravated drug possession.
• Greenfield’s Scott T. McMurry, 44, was charged with mishandling a firearm in a vehicle.
• Sonya J. Burnett, 45, of Wilmington, was charged with one count of aggravated drug possession and one count of possession of a fentanyl-related compound.
• Adam M. Dunn, 19, of Wilmington, was accused of hashish trafficking.
• Ryan S. Burlison, 30, of Columbus was charged with one theft and two forgeries.
• Keith R. Goodwin, 67, of Wilmington, was incited to carry a weapon under the disabled.
• Kenyette Nelms, 40, of Columbus was charged with possessing a weapon and aggravating drug possession while in a state of disability.
• Hillsboro’s 65-year-old Ricky Williams has been charged with drug possession.
• Ronald G. Brooks, 36, of Sabina was charged with aggravated drug possession.
• Kali E. Bartram, 24, of Hillsboro was presented with worsening drug possession.
• 18-year-old Blaise C. Stockton in Washington court charged with aggravated drug possession.
• Cassondra M. Richardson, 30, was noted for worsening drug possession.
• Dayton’s Paul A. Pendleton, 37, was charged with conspiracy to commit open dumping and obstruction of justice.
• Kettering’s Woody’s Dumpster Rental LLC has been charged with one count of open dumping.
Contact John Hamilton at 937-382-2574
