Arizona Janitor Charged With 18 Counts After Trading Vapes for Nude Photos

Pierce Anthony Eller, 41, was booked into the Mohave County jail on Thursday facing 18 criminal counts. The former school janitor in Kingman, Arizona, allegedly exchanged vape pens and alcohol for nude photographs from four young girls.

The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office detailed the scheme, which began in February. Eller worked through a private contractor at a local school. Investigators say he first approached an underage family friend. The sheriff’s office reported that Eller and that specific victim completed 10 separate trades involving the exchange of goods for explicit images.

The pattern expanded after the initial victim told friends about the arrangement. According to detectives, three other girls, all between the ages of 14 and 16, contacted Eller on social media. He gave them vapes and alcohol in return for their nude photos.

Deputies stated that Eller admitted to the allegations on Wednesday. They also noted that further evidence was found on his mobile phone. The charges include 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, four counts of luring a minor, and four counts of commercial exploitation of a minor.

The sheriff’s office clarified that none of the victims attended the school where Eller was employed. He remains in custody as investigators continue to process the digital evidence recovered from his device.