ASHLAND, Ky. (WMDJ) — A Pike County man has been sentenced to more than 17 years in federal prison after admitting to producing child pornography.
Lonnie James Maynard, 54, of Raccoon, was sentenced Monday by Chief U.S. District Judge David Bunning to 210 months in prison. Maynard pleaded guilty in August.
According to his plea agreement, investigators found a Snapchat conversation on Maynard’s phone from January 17, 2025, in which he directed a minor to send sexually explicit images. The child ultimately sent a nude video at Maynard’s request. Police also recovered a separate photo of Maynard exposing himself in close proximity to the child.
Federal sentencing guidelines placed Maynard’s range between 168 and 210 months. Judge Bunning imposed the maximum sentence within that range. Prosecutors had sought a higher sentence, arguing for a five-level enhancement based on a “pattern of activity.” The court declined to apply that enhancement.
Because parole is abolished in the federal system, Maynard must serve at least 85 percent of his sentence, though he may receive limited credit for good behavior. After release, he will be under federal supervision for 10 years.
