HANOVER COUNTY, Va. — Caleb Matthew Elkins was arrested this week and charged with multiple counts of child pornography.
Elkins worked in Hanover Schools at the time of his arrest, sources told CBS 6.
"This news is incredibly disturbing, and we take these matters very seriously," Hanover Schools spokesperson Chris Whitley told CBS 6 when asked to comment on the arrest. "The safety and wellbeing of our students and staff is our top priority, and we will continue to work closely and in full cooperation with the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office. This matter was immediately referred to our Human Resources Department and Mr. Elkins was terminated."
Whitley said Elkins was employed as a substitute instructional assistant in Hanover Schools since March 4, 2025.
"Since that time, he worked four full school days and two half days. We are not aware of any incidents that may have occurred involving any of our students," he said.
The Hanover Sheriff’s Office said the investigation that eventually led to Elkins' arrest started in January 2025.
"Investigators with the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office received a tip from the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force regarding the possible possession of child pornography by an individual residing in Hanover County," Hanover Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Steve Wills wrote in an email. "After a thorough investigation, Elkins was identified as the suspect. He was taken into custody."
Elkins, 23, was charged with 15 counts of possession of child pornography and four counts of distribution of child pornography. He has been jailed pending his initial court appearance.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office at 804-365-6140 or Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000.
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