FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 27, 2025
Charlottesville Police Arrest Local Man on Child Exploitation Charges
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - On February 24, 2026, at approximately 11:49 a.m., detectives with the Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) arrested Eric Lamont Hawkins, 48, of Charlottesville, on the following charges:
- 18.2-374.1:1 – Possession of Child Pornography
- 18.2-374.1:1 – Possession of Child Pornography 2nd Offense
- 18.2-374.1:1 – Possession of Child Pornography with Intent to Distribute
- 18.2-374.1:1 - Possession of Child Pornography with Intent to Distribute 2nd Offense
This case originated from a cyber-tip that was directed to CPD as part of the Internet Crimes Against Children task force that the Department is a member of.
Mr. Hawkins is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Media Contact
Kyle Ervin
Public Safety Information Officer
City of Charlottesville
(434) 326-3043
ervinkl@charlottesville.gov