Political strategist arrested on federal child pornography chargesBy
12 On Your Side Digital Team
Published: Dec. 21, 2025 at 10:01 AM EST
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A political strategist who worked with several Richmond-area Democrats has been arrested on federal charges accusing him of distributing child pornography, according to the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Federal prosecutors allege Randon Sprinkle messaged an undercover FBI agent on an online dating app for LGBTQ members and sent graphic child sexual abuse material to the officer. Prosecutors also say Sprinkle discussed arranging a sexual encounter that would have involved the agent and a child.
Agents executed a search warrant at Sprinkle’s home, where authorities say they found multiple graphic files on his laptop and phone. Sprinkle was arrested on Dec. 14 and has been charged in federal court.
The allegations are from prosecutors and the Richmond Times-Dispatch; Sprinkle is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The U.S. Attorney’s Office is handling the federal case.