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Lynchburg: Teen boy arrested for taking photos of girls in YMCA locker room

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A 17-year-old boy has been arrested after he allegedly took photos of girls in a locker room at a YMCA in Lynchburg.

The teen, whose name has not been released due to his age, is being held at the Lynchburg Juvenile Detention Center.

According to the Lynchburg Police Department, officers responded at 6:10 p.m. Monday to the Jamerson Family YMCA at 301 Wyndhurst Dr., for a report of a peeping Tom.

Officers quickly located and arrested the juvenile male suspect.

The teen has been charged with:

  • 18.2-386.1 – Unlawful creation of images – Two counts
  • 18.2-130 (B) – Peeping or spying into dwelling – Two counts
  • 18.2-382 – Photographs for purposes of an obscene nature – Two 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.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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