Carl Jones, Possessing Child Porn and Contraband in Prison, Pennsylvania 2025

In a disturbing case, Carl Jones, a 51-year-old man from Chester, Pennsylvania, has been charged with possession of child pornography and possessing contraband in prison. According to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, Jones was charged on July 24, 2025, with these serious crimes.

The indictment alleges that from February 24, 2025, to April 9, 2025, Jones possessed a cell phone containing images of a minor, including a minor under the age of 12, engaged in sexually explicit conduct, while he was an inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution Lewisburg (FCI Lewisburg), Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. This egregious behavior is a clear violation of the trust placed in him as a prisoner and a disturbing example of the exploitation of children.

The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Robin Zenzinger is prosecuting the case, ensuring that justice is served and that those who commit such heinous crimes are held accountable.

The maximum penalty under federal law for this offense is 20 years in prison and a fine. Additionally, a sentence must include a period of supervised release of 5 years up to life following imprisonment. This is a stark reminder of the severity of the charges and the importance of ensuring that those who commit such crimes are punished accordingly.

It is essential to note that indictments are only allegations, and all persons charged are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court. However, in this case, the severity of the charges and the disturbing nature of the allegations make it clear that justice must be served.

As part of this case, the United States Attorney’s Office is bringing charges under Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. This initiative marshals federal, state, and local resources to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who sexually exploit children and to identify and rescue victims.

Defendant: Carl Jones

Exact Criminal Charges: Possession of child pornography and possessing contraband in prison

City and State: Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Exact Date: July 24, 2025

Sentence or Outcome: Pending

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdpa/pr/usp-lewisburg-inmate-charged-possession-child-porn-and-possessing-contraband-prison