Randy McKinley, 57, Charged with Possession of Child Pornography in West Virginia

A Harrison County man has admitted to a child pornography charge, according to a recent announcement by United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II.

Randy McKinley, of Bridgeport, West Virginia, pleaded guilty today to one count of ‘Possession of Child Pornography.’

According to prosecutors, McKinley admitted to having child pornography featuring children under the age of 12 in October 2020 in Harrison County.

McKinley faces up to 10 years of incarceration and a fine of up to $250,000. The actual sentence imposed will be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Danae DeMasi-Lemon is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government.

The investigation was conducted by the Bridgeport Police, the West Virginia State Police, and the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael John Aloi presided over the plea hearing.

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