Horry County man charged with sexual exploitation of minors

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – An Horry County man is facing serious charges after investigators received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

The Horry County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested 37-year-old Justin Gregory Hopkins on Wednesday after serving a search warrant at his home.

Hopkins is accused of sexually exploiting minors through the social media messaging app Kik.

He faces three charges of sexual exploitation of a minor. His case will be prosecuted by the Public Prosecution Service.

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