Latest news with #Operation:AnvilStrike
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Yahoo
Employees of child learning center in Lynchburg charged in assault investigation
Lynchburg, Va. (WFXR) – The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) says multiple arrests have been made in connection to a child assault investigation at Elizabeth's Early Learning Center. LPD said an investigation was opened into the Elizabeth's Early Learning Center after an assault complaint involving an employee was received from Child Protective Services (CPS) on November 13, 2024. During the investigation, evidence was examined, including several video recordings and other alleged findings. CPS presented the evidence to the Lynchburg Police on December 13, 2024, resulting in an arrest warrant being issued for 24-year-old Georgia Brown of Lynchburg. Roanoke County dispatcher charged in online child sex crimes investigation On January 9, 2025, Georgia Brown was arrested and charged with the following: Three counts of Simple Assault, Assault and Battery (COV 18.2-57) Two counts of Child Endangerment: Cruelty or Injuries to Children (COV 40.1-103) On Tuesday, February 25, Brown received three additional charges of Assault & Battery (COV 18.2-57). As the investigation continued, LPD allegedly discovered further evidence revealing that other members of the staff and board of Elizabeth's Early Learning Center may have been aware of the alleged assaults occurring and failed to report them law enforcement. Six charged with sexual exploitation of children during 'Operation: Anvil Strike' The following individuals have also been charged in connection to the investigation. Holland Coleman – Interim Director (at time of allegations) Child Endangerment COV 40.1-103 Failing to notify as a mandated reporter COV 63.2-1509 Catherine Brown – Board Member Failing to notify as a mandated reporter COV 63.2-1509 Jane Gerdy – Board Member Failing to notify as a mandated reporter COV 63.2-1509 Kimberly Gregory – Board Member Failing to notify as a mandated reporter COV 63.2-1509 The investigation is still ongoing. If you have any information regarding the incident(s), please contact Detective Gauthier at 434-455-6230. You can also leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at (888)-798-5900, online at through the P3 Tips mobile app, or via text by sending CVCS to 738477. WFXR News will update in the future if more information is released. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Yahoo
Six charged with sexual exploitation of children during 'Operation: Anvil Strike'
BEDFORD, Va. (WFXR) – The Bedford County Sheriff's Office has made several out-of-state arrests after the operation, 'Operation: Anvil Strike' to identify online sexual predators. The sheriff said that in October 2024, a multi-day undercover operation known as 'Operation: Anvil Strike' was carried out by the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. During the operation, law enforcement arrested individuals from states including South Carolina, Florida, New York, and Georgia who were allegedly engaged in the online sexual exploitation of children. Investigators and attorneys from the Bedford County Sheriff's Office, the Campbell County Sheriff's Office, the Lynchburg Police Department, the Amherst County Sheriff's Office, and the Bedford County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office participated in this operation. Danville officer shot during shootout with suspect on Riverside Drive identified As a result of this undercover operation, the following individuals were arrested John H. Parker, 66, of Ulster County, New York. Parker was a registered sex offender in New York, having prior convictions related to promotion/possession of a sexual performance by a child (from 2012), and attempted sexual abuse in the 1st degree of a 15-year-old female (from 1993). He was extradited back to Bedford on felony charges of: One (1) count of COV 18.2-374.1:1, knowingly possessing /distributing child pornography with intent to distribute, first offense Nine (9) counts of COV 18.2-374.1:1, knowingly possessing/distributing child pornography with intent to distribute, second or subsequent offenses Kenneth Clinton Frazier, 29, was arrested in Georgia, with the assistance of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation ICAC Task Force and the Cobb County Police Department. Frazier was charged and will be prosecuted in Georgia for: Thirteen (13) counts of O.C.G.A. Section 16-12-100(b)(8) – Sexual Exploitation of a Child (Felony)Ten (10) counts of O.C.G.A. Section 16-12-100.1 – Furnishing Obscene Materials to a Minor by Computer (Misdemeanor)One (1) count O.C.G.A. Section 16-12-100.2(e)(1) – Computer Pornography (Obscene Contact) (Felony)Three (3) counts of O.C.G.A. Section 16-4-1 FEL – Criminal Attempt (Felony)One (1) count of O.C.G.A. Section 16-12-100.3 – Obscene Telephone Child (Misdemeanor) One (1) count of O.C.G.A. Section 16-6-5 – Enticing Child (Felony) Ryan Hunter Gipson, 34, was arrested in Greene County, Missouri, with the assistance of the Greene County Sheriff's Office and the Missouri ICAC Task Force. Gipson was extradited back to Bedford on the following felony charges: One (1) count of COV 18.2-374.3, use of a communications system to facilitate certain offenses involving children, first offense One (1) count of COV 18.2-374.3, use of a communications system to facilitate certain offenses involving children, second or subsequent offense Julio Angel Roman, 56, of Miramar, Florida, was arrested by the Miramar Police Department and Broward County Sheriff's Office South Florida ICAC Task Force. At the time of his arrest, Roman was employed as a civilian employee of the Miramar Fire Department. He was charged and will be prosecuted on the following felony charges in Florida: Three (3) counts of FLS 847.0138-3, Transmission of material harmful to minors by electronic device or equipment Thomas Angelina, 35, of Rhode Island was arrested in Providence, Rhode Island, with assistance by the Rhode Island State Police ICAC Task Force. Angelina was charged and extradited for prosecution in Bedford on the following felony charges: One (1) count COV 18.2-374.3, Use of communications systems to facilitate certain offenses involving children Nine (9) counts COV 18.2-374.3, Use of communications systems to facilitate certain offenses involving children, second or subsequent offenses James Revels, 65, of South Carolina, was arrested in Beaufort, South Carolina, with the assistance of the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office, a member of the South Carolina ICAC Task Force. An ongoing investigation into Revels continues in South Carolina, and the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office asks anyone with additional information about Revels to contact them at (843)255-3421. Revels was arrested and is awaiting extradition for prosecution in Bedford on the following charges: One (1) count COV 18.2-374.3, Use of communications systems to facilitate certain offenses involving children Three (3) counts COV 18.2-374.3, Use of communications systems to facilitate certain offenses involving children, second or subsequent offenses 'As the internet removes physical and geographical boundaries when interacting with others, it is not uncommon for people to communicate with others from across the state, country, and world. If offenses occurred in multiple jurisdictions, locations for prosecution are considered based on charges and local laws, and which location will likely produce the most impactful sentencing if found guilty. In instances where another jurisdiction and agency will accept the case referral and prosecute locally, the suspect will be arrested and charged there. For cases where it is determined that the suspect will likely receive a stiffer sentence in Virginia, the suspect is extradited here for prosecution. The Southern Virginia ICAC Task Force and its member agencies are committed to investigating and bringing to justice those intent on exploiting children. As all investigations are still ongoing, no additional info will be released at this time. If anyone has any information related to any investigation into any of these suspects, please contact the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force through the Bedford Sheriff's Office at 434-534-9521 x238.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
