FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 17, 2026
LPD Arrests Juvenile for Capturing Images in Locker Room
Lynchburg, VA – At approximately 6:10 p.m. on February 16, 2026, officers with the Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) responded to a report of a male taking photos of girls in the locker room. Upon arrival at the Jamerson YMCA, 801 Wyndhurst Dr., officers quickly located and arrested a juvenile male.
As part of the investigation, the male, 17, of Bedford was arrested. The juvenile is being held at the Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center on the following charges:
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§ 18.2-386.1 – Unlawful Creation of Images – 2 Counts
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§ 18.2-130 (B) – Peeping or spying into dwelling – 2 Counts
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§ 18.2-382 – Photographs for purposes of a obscene nature – 2 Counts
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact Officer Leidich at (434) 232-7618. Tips may also be submitted anonymously through Central Virginia Crime Stoppers by calling (888) 798-5900 or using the P3 Tips mobile app.