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Waynesboro man arrested on 12 warrants for possession of child pornography

Crystal Graham
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Robert Oaky Lafferty

The Waynesboro Police Department has arrested a 37-year-old man on 12 felony warrants of possession of child pornography.

Robert Oaky Lafferty Jr., of Waynesboro, is being held without bond at Middle River Regional Jail.

Waynesboro detectives initiated an investigation after receiving a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding an individual suspected of possessing child pornography within the City of Waynesboro.

Following a thorough preliminary investigation, detectives executed a search warrant on Jan. 31 at approximately 11 a.m. at a residence located in the 1800 block of Monticello Street.

As a result of the search, evidence was collected, leading to the arrest of Lafferty on 12 felony charges.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 24, according to online court records.

 

 

 




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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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