Roanoke Police Arrest Man for Possession of Child Pornography

Authorities say the case is ongoing and urge anyone with information to come forward.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 8:08am

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Roanoke police have arrested an 18-year-old city resident on a charge of possessing child pornography after a search at an apartment on Salem Avenue SW. Tips from a regional Internet Crimes Against Children task force and Roanoke County Police helped lead to the investigation.

Why it matters

Crimes involving the exploitation of minors are a serious concern for the Roanoke community, and this arrest highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to identify and apprehend those involved in such illicit activities.

The details

Detectives say the case is ongoing and they are urging anyone with information to contact the Roanoke Police Department. The investigation was assisted by tips from a regional Internet Crimes Against Children task force and Roanoke County Police.

  • The arrest occurred after a search at an apartment on Salem Avenue SW.

The players

Roanoke Police Department

The local law enforcement agency responsible for the investigation and arrest.

Regional Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force

A multi-jurisdictional task force focused on investigating and prosecuting crimes involving the exploitation of minors.

Roanoke County Police

The police department for the neighboring Roanoke County, which assisted in the investigation.

18-year-old Roanoke Resident

The individual arrested and charged with possession of child pornography.

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What’s next

Detectives say the case is ongoing and they are urging anyone with information to contact the Roanoke Police Department.

The takeaway

This arrest highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to identify and apprehend those involved in the exploitation of minors, which remains a serious concern for the Roanoke community.