FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 7, 2024
Arrest in Child Pornography Investigation Following Multi-Agency Effort
Lynchburg, VA – Detectives from the Lynchburg Police Department (LPD), in a collaborative effort with the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children (SOVA-ICAC) Task Force, have made a significant arrest in a child pornography case. The investigation began in July 2024 following a Cyber tip received from SOVA-ICAC in Bedford, VA.
Initial inquiries by SOVA-ICAC identified a suspect with an account suspected of containing Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). Bedford investigators obtained a search warrant for the account and confirmed the presence of CSAM. Upon discovering that the suspect resided in Lynchburg, VA, the case was transferred to the Lynchburg Police Department for further investigation.
Lynchburg detectives verified the contents of the account and obtained additional search warrants for the suspect’s residence and vehicle. On August 6, 2024, with the assistance from the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), the LPD executed the search warrants where multiple electronic devices were seized.
David Richard Jennings, 35, of Lynchburg was charged with the following:
- One count of Possession of Child Pornography (Code § 18.2-374.1(A))
- Four counts of Second or Subsequent Possession of Child Pornography (Code § 18.2-374.1(B)).
He is currently being held without bond at the Blue Ridge Regional Jail.
This case highlights the teamwork between various law enforcement agencies and units, demonstrating their commitment to protecting children and upholding justice. The Lynchburg Police Department extends its gratitude to all involved parties for their diligence and hard work.