WOODBRIDGE, Va. — An alleged message from the FBI prompted a the suspect in a child pornography case to bring in his computer to a police station. Following the suspect’s arrest, police stated this is the third arrest this month in Prince William County “involving juveniles sending inappropriate photos or messages to adults.”
More in an unedited press release:
Indecent Liberties | Possession of Child Pornography – On July 1st, detectives from the Special Victims Bureau began an investigation into a child pornography case. The investigation revealed that the accused came into the Garfield District Station in Woodbridge to inquire if he had any warrants on file for child pornography.
The accused allegedly received a “FBI Warning” message on his computer while viewing child pornography at his residence. The message instructed the accused to pay a fine or be subject to a criminal investigation.
The accused voluntarily brought his computer to the station and, following a search, several inappropriate messages and photos of underage girls were recovered. Detectives were able to identify one of the girls as a 13 year old from Minnesota.
A search warrant was obtained and executed at the home of the accused. As a result, computers and other electronic devices were seized. Following the investigation, the accused was subsequently arrested on July 23rd.
The FBI message that the accused had originally received was determined to be a virus and not a legitimate message. The investigation continues.
Arrested on July 23rd:
Jay Matthew RILEY, 21, of 2806 Woodmark Dr #201 in Woodbridge
Charged with 3 counts of possession of child pornography, 1 count of using a communication device to solicit certain offenses involving children, and 1 count ofindecent liberties with a minor
Court date: unavailable | Bond: held WITHOUT bond
This is the 3rd arrest this month that the Prince William County Police Department has made into cases involving juveniles sending inappropriate photos or messages to adults. We strongly urge parents to take an active role in monitoring their child’s internet use. Please see the link below to the Northern Virginia-Washington D.C. Internet Crimes against Children website which provides safety tips for parents. Predators may use Internet e-mail, chat-rooms, and online games as a way to contact children and send them sexual solicitations.
