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Virginia Beach police officer accused of kidnapping, sex acts while on duty

Crystal Graham
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A Virginia Beach police officer was indicted Monday by a grand jury on three felony charges related to actions he allegedly took while on duty.

Sean A. Fearon faces criminal charges of felony object sexual penetration, felony abduction and felony destruction of evidence.

The VBPD received a complaint of criminal conduct involving Fearon resulting from his interaction with the victim on June 14.

Fearon was on duty acting in his official capacity as a sworn police officer, according to the VBPD.

An immediate investigation ensued, and the findings were presented to the Chesapeake Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney.

The Virginia Beach police chief is looking to distance the department from the interaction saying the action of “one individual is not reflective of the 800 sworn officers” who serve the City of Virginia Beach.

“The Virginia Beach Police Department is equally as appalled as our community that one of our own faces allegations of criminal conduct arising from an on-duty interaction with a member of our public,” said Police Chief Paul Neudigate.

“Such conduct is contrary to the values and standards we uphold as a department and a profession, and if true, there must be accountability.”

Fearon has been employed with the VBPD since 2022. His police powers have been suspended, and he is currently on administrative leave, according to the VBPD.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

Crystal Abbe Graham is a reporter and ad manager for Augusta Free Press. A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, she 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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