06-02-2025
Man charged with sex crimes after joint investigation in Bedford
BEDFORD, Va. (WFXR) – Bedford Police announced the arrest of a man on multiple felony charges on February 5 in connection to a child sex investigation.
Bedford PD said that a joint investigation with the Bedford Sheriff's Department has resulted in the arrest of Derek David Browning
Nine men arrested in Operation Joint Forces for sexual exploitation
After consulting with the Commonwealth Attorney's Office, Browning has been charged with the following:
Two counts of Forcible Sodomy
Indecent Liberties with a Minor
Penetration of Mouth of a Minor
Two counts of Aggravated Sexual Battery
Browning is currently being held at the Blue Ridge Regional Jail without bond.
'The Bedford Police Department and the Bedford County Sheriff's Office are committed to protecting the community and ensuring justice for all individuals involved.'
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