HUTCHINSON, Kan. — An 18-year-old South Hutchinson man charged with sexual exploitation of a child is scheduled for a preliminary hearing Thursday.

Jeremiah Nelson is charged with being in possession of a picture or video that depicts a child under the age of 18 engaging in a sexually explicit act. This crime reportedly occurred on July 24.

The charge is a level five felony with a maximum sentence of over 11 years in prison if convicted. 

That hearing is scheduled in front of Magistrate Judge Cheryl Allen, but as always, is subject to change.