LILLINGTON, N.C. (WNCN) — Sgt. Chad Michael Johnson, 36, a combat medical specialist assigned to the 44th Medical Brigade of the XVIII Airborne Corps based at Fort Bragg, has been arrested on four counts of felony first degree exploitation of a minor.

In search warrants obtained by CBS 17, Johnson is accused of facilitating minors to engage in sexual activity and recording the acts on Feb. 2, 2024. The warrants state Johnson victimized five minors between the ages of 12 and 16 years old. In at least one incident, according to warrants, the suspect used the social media app Snapchat to communicate with two minors.

Fort Bragg spokesperson Col. Mary Ricks, XVIII Airborne Corps issued a statement that said, "We are aware of the arrest of Sgt. Chad Michael Johnson, a combat medical specialist

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