Scioto County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating a deeply troubling report after a caller contacted 911 to say a man was sharing explicit videos of her with underage kids on Snapchat. Officers documented the complaint and opened an investigation.
While police work to determine exactly what happened in this case, the situation highlights a fast-growing danger in every community: the non-consensual sharing of intimate images — especially when minors are involved. And yes, it can lead to serious felony charges.
Below is what every parent, teen, and adult needs to know.
Why This Is a Serious Crime
Sharing explicit content without someone’s consent is illegal on its own. But sharing it with minors ramps the charges up dramatically.
Possible Ohio charges include:
🔹 Illegal Use of a Minor in Nudity-Oriented Material
A felony that carries major prison time.
🔹 Disseminating Matter Harmful to Juveniles
A felony if the material is sexual in nature.
🔹 Telecommunications Harassment
If the content is sent with intent to intimidate or harm.
🔹 Revenge Porn / Nonconsensual Dissemination of Private Sexual Images
Ohio law specifically criminalizes sending intimate images without permission.
In other words — this isn’t a prank, drama, or “petty internet stuff.”
It’s a crime that can destroy lives on both sides.
If Someone Is Sharing Explicit Images of YOU
You are NOT powerless. Do these steps immediately:
1️⃣ Save the evidence
Screenshots, usernames, dates, messages.
Do not confront the person — just document.
2️⃣ Report it to police
Local law enforcement now treats these incidents seriously — especially when minors are involved.
3️⃣ Report the content to the app
Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok, etc. all have built-in tools to report sexual content and harassment.
Most will permanently ban accounts that share explicit imagery.
4️⃣ Tell a trusted adult (if you’re under 18)
Coaches, school resource officers, teachers, parents — they can help stop the spread and get support involved.
5️⃣ Consider seeking a protection order
Ohio courts can issue orders that legally bar the offender from contacting or harassing you.
For Teens & Adults: Think Before You Hit “Send”
Even if you trust someone TODAY…
- Phones get stolen
- Relationships fall apart
- Screenshots get shared
- Friends gossip
- Hackers hack
Once a photo leaves your device, you no longer control it.
And yes — minors sending images of themselves (even to another minor) can be legally risky. Ohio law tries to avoid charging kids, but the wrong circumstances can still lead to charges.
Advice for Parents
Have “the talk” — but the digital version:
- Explain that anyone asking for nudes is already a red flag.
- Make sure kids know they won’t be “in trouble” if they come to you.
- Teach them how to block, report, and save evidence.
Sextortion and image-based harassment are exploding among teens — and silence helps offenders.
Scioto County Sheriff’s Deputies have opened a case, and depending on the ages involved and the intent, charges could be extremely serious.
If you or someone you love has been targeted, do not wait:
📞 Call your local police
📱 Save the evidence
🛑 Stop interacting with the offender
You deserve safety. You deserve privacy. And you have legal protections.
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