Husband and wife arrested for child pornography and rape of minor children

SNEADS FERRY, NC (WCTI) — An Onslow County husband and wife have been arrested for child pornography and rape of minor children.

On Saturday, January 27, Onslow County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a residence on Old Folkstone Road in Sneads Ferry after it was reported that child pornography was in the home.

An investigation revealed that Matthew Douglas Maynard and Diane Louise Maynard were involved with sex acts with minors and on at least one occasion recorded those acts on video. The minor children were removed from the home and placed in the care of the Department of Social Services.

The Maynards, both 34, were arrested by detectives and taken before a magistrate, officials said. Both were charged with two counts of felony first degree sexual exploitation of a minor and two counts of felony statutory rape of a child.

The couple was transported to the Onslow County Detention Center, each under a $200,000 secured bond. Their first appearances were scheduled for today, January 29, in District Court.

The Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit is continuing the investigation, officials said. Additional charges are expected.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Onslow County Sheriff’s Office at 910-455-3113, Detective Parrish at charles_parrish@onslowcountync.gov, or Crime Stoppers at 910-938-3273. Please refer to case 2018-001497.