Man arrested in Pender County and charged with 20 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor
PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The Pender County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man following an investigation into online communications involving a minor.
Benjamin Godwin, 41, was arrested after deputies and detectives responded to an incident in the Hampstead area after receiving information that he had arranged to meet someone he believed to be an underage child.
Godwin was charged with soliciting a minor by computer and issued a $75,000 secured bond.
After further investigation, additional evidence was found and more charges were issued.
Godwin has since been charged with 20 counts of second degree sexual exploitation of a minor.
The investigation is ongoing.
