Bedford Man Arrested on ‘Graphic Images’ Charges Including a Child

BEDFORD – Walter Thomas Smith, 40 years of age, of Bedford, was arrested by Bedford County Sheriff’s Office investigators assigned to the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

Smith was arrested on 3-26-21 without incident on the following charges:

(1) count of 18.2-386.1 (C) – Unlawful creation of a video graphic / still image of a minor
(1) count of 18.2-386.1 (D) – Unlawful creation of a video graphic / still image of an adult

This is an ongoing investigation and anyone with any information about this case is asked to call the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force at 434-534-9521 Ext: 226. There will be no further media releases at this time.

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