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Montpelier man charged in child sexual abuse investigation

Montpelier man charged in child sexual abuse investigation

Yahoo14-05-2025
MONTPELIER, Vt. (ABC22/FOX44) – The Vermont Attorney General's Office announced Wednesday that one man has been arraigned on charges relating to child sexual abuse. The police department of Kernersville, North Carolina forwarded a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to Vermont's Internet Crimes Against Children task force.
Trint Johns, 20, of Montpelier, is facing four felony charges, including one count of lewd and lascivious conduct with a child, two counts of possession of child sexual abuse materials, and one count of promoting a record of sexual conduct.
Mr. Johns pleaded not guilty to all charges at his arraignment on May 13. He has been released on conditions that restrict his access to minors, deadly weapons, electronic devices, and the internet.
To make a report about exploited children leave a tip or call 1-800-843-5678. Those in recovery can also find additional resources here.
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