The Knox County Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of Trevor L. Jones, 25, of Cincinnati, Ohio, following an extensive multi-jurisdictional criminal investigation into allegations involving the sexual abuse and exploitation of juvenile victims.
The investigation began after the Knox County Sheriff’s Office received information regarding allegations of sexual misconduct involving juvenile victims occurring in Knox County, Illinois. As the investigation progressed, detectives developed evidence through witness interviews, Child Advocacy Center forensic interviews, the execution of multiple search warrants, forensic examinations of digital evidence, the review of electronic communications, and extensive coordination with law enforcement agencies throughout Illinois and Ohio.
As a result of the evidence developed during the investigation, the Circuit Court of Knox County issued an arrest warrant for Trevor L. Jones charging him with:
ARRESTED
Trevor L. Jones, 25
Cincinnati, Ohio
Charges
• Two Counts – Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child
• Two Counts – Sexual Exploitation of a Child
Jones has been taken into custody and is currently being held without pretrial release pending further court proceedings.
Sheriff Jack Harlan Jr. stated:
“The safety and protection of children will always remain one of the highest priorities of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. Allegations involving the abuse or exploitation of children are taken extremely seriously, and our investigators are committed to conducting thorough, professional, and victim-centered investigations. We will continue to pursue every lead, work collaboratively with our law enforcement partners, and seek justice for victims and their families.”
Although an arrest has been made, the investigation remains active and ongoing. Detectives continue working with partner agencies to investigate additional allegations and identify any additional victims across multiple jurisdictions.
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office would like to express its sincere appreciation to the Knox County State’s Attorney’s Office for their assistance throughout this investigation. We also extend our gratitude to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Gahanna Division of Police, Greenhills Police Department, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Child Advocacy Centers in Illinois and Ohio, and the many local, state, and federal agencies that have worked together throughout this ongoing investigation. The professionalism, communication, and cooperation demonstrated by every agency involved have been instrumental in advancing this investigation and ensuring that all investigative leads are thoroughly pursued.
Anyone with information that may assist this investigation, or who believes they may have additional information related to Trevor L. Jones, is encouraged to contact the Knox County Sheriff’s Office.
All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
***Courtesy of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Facebook Page***
