Chesapeake Police Officer Charged with 50 Counts of Child Pornography
Justin A. Williams, 27, a Chesapeake officer, was arrested on 50 felony charges of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material. He has been suspended without pay.
Chesapeake Officer Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges
A serving police officer in Chesapeake, Virginia, has been arrested on 50 felony counts related to child sexual abuse material, 13newsnow.com reports.
Justin A. Williams, 27, was taken into custody on 12 November following an investigation by the Chesapeake Police Department into the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material. He faces 25 counts of possession and 25 counts of distribution.
Williams had been with the Chesapeake Police Department for two years. The department confirmed he has been suspended without pay pending the outcome of the case.
The FBI's Norfolk Resident Agency is participating in the ongoing investigation. Police stated no further details would be released at this stage, as the investigation remains active.
Booking records show Williams was held without bond following his arrest on 12 November. His initial court appearance was scheduled for 13 November at 9 a.m.
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