PARMA HEIGHTS, Ohio — Conner Walker, a 20-year-old man accused of raping a toddler at a Parma Heights day care, is now facing new federal charges.
According to court records from the U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio, new charges were filed on Wednesday, Feb. 7 against Walker.
A federal grand jury indicted Walker on two counts of sexual exploitation of children, one count of receipt and distribution of visual deceptions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct and possession of child pornography.
According to Cleveland.com, the charges stem from Walker allegedly taking a sexually explicit image of a second young girl at the same day care.
At this time, an arraignment date has not yet been set.
Previously, 3News investigates obtained a signed criminal complaint against Walker, where he was charged with one count of sexual exploitation of children and one count of distribution of visual depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct.
Walker was arrested on Jan. 5 by the Parma Heights Police Department following an investigation involving both the FBI and area officers. According to a news release, the alleged rape of the toddler occurred at what was said to be a licensed in-home day care on Big Creek Parkway, although records discovered by 3News indicate the owner of the house had a license of her own but not one for the exact location.
Court records show that the first alleged incident took place on Sept. 28. The day care operator apparently allowed the victim to stay overnight on the same night Walker was staying at the residence.
