A BRISTOL, VIRGINIA MAN HAS BEEN ARRESTED AFTER SENDING SEXUAL MESSAGES TO AN UNDERCOVER FBI AGENT

A Bristol, Virginia man has been arrested on federal charges. 34-year-old Jonathan Neal Sexton was arrested at his home on Saturday for allegedly sending sexual messages to an undercover FBI agent who he thought was a 14-year-old girl. According to federal investigators, Sexton engaged in a sexual conversation with the undercover agent, including sending sexual photos, videos of himself, and nude photos of minors. He is also accused of asking for nude photos and referenced a time when they could meet to engage in sexual conduct. Sexton is charged with sexual exploitation of children and activities relating to the distribution of child pornography. The investigation involved the FBI, Virginia State Police, U.S. Marshal's Service, and Bristol, Virginia Police Department. 

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