(4-17-26) Hunter Lee Mott (24) of Celina was booked into custody on April 17, 2026 by the Celina Police Department.
Mott is charged with four counts of illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material, a second-degree felony under Ohio law.
Penalties (ORC 2907.323(B))
• Violations of (A)(1) or (A)(2) involving a minor: Felony of the second degree (F2) — generally 2 to 8 years in prison and fines up to $15,000 (sometimes described per image or with enhancements). Mandatory prison terms can apply with certain specifications (e.g., human trafficking-related).
• Violations involving an impaired person (instead of minor): Often felony of the third degree (F3).
• Violations of (A)(3) — possession/viewing: Generally felony of the fifth degree (F5) — 6 to 12 months in prison and fines up to $2,500. Elevates to fourth degree (F4, 6–18 months, higher fine) with prior convictions for similar offenses (this section, 2907.321, or 2907.322).
• Sex offender registration: Convictions typically require Sexually Oriented Offender or Tier I/II registration (reporting every 180 days for 25 years in some cases for Tier II; annual for 15 years for Tier I). No community notification in many Tier II cases, but it carries lifelong collateral consequences (employment, housing, licensing restrictions).
He is currently being held in the Mercer County Adult Detention Center without bond and is awaiting a court hearing.
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