PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WMDJ) — A Pike County man has reached a plea agreement in a federal child exploitation case.

Charles Michael Hopkins, 35, of Virgie, has agreed to plead guilty to one count involving child sexual abuse material. He is scheduled to appear in federal court in Frankfort on Tuesday to formally enter the plea.

Court records show the investigation began after reports from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children led Kentucky State Police to Hopkins. He was arrested in October.

If the plea is accepted, Hopkins could face up to 20 years in federal prison.

The original story of the arrest back in October 2025 can be found here.