FRANKLIN, Va. — A man was arrested and charged after traveling to Franklin with the intent of engaging in sexual activity with a minor early this month.

Franklin police say Melvin Elijawon Porter, 29, was arrested on October 4 in the 1000 block of Armory Drive. Porter was charged with using a vehicle to promote unlawful sexual intercourse and is being held without bond at the Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail.

Authorities say there may be other incidents involving Porter.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Corporal Peter Trimble at 757-562-8530 or peter.trimble@franklinpolice.org . Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Franklin/Southampton Crime Solvers via phone at 757-516-7100, the P3 Tips mobile app, or at p3tips.com.

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