SMITHFIELD – A man recently added to the NC Sex Offender Registry has been arrested.
Ezekiel Robert Adams Davis, age 20, of Smithfield was charged July 9 with solicitation of a child by a computer and felony probation violation.
Davis was convicted in April 2024 in Johnston County Court of 10 counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. He was placed on probation for 5 years and ordered to remain on the NC Sex Offender Registry for a minimum of 10 years.
In July 2024, Davis met with his probation officer for a scheduled appointment. As part of his probation, Davis was required to submit to a search of electronic devices. The probation officer reportedly conducted a random search of Davis’ cell phone and located inappropriate text messages.
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office was notified and obtained a search warrant to collect information from Davis’ phone. During the search, authorities allegedly found where Davis had reportedly attempted to solicit a child.
Davis was held under an $80,000 secured bond.
