The Henry County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man on child porn charges. The investigation began after the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received information through the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children (SOVA ICAC) Task Force regarding the suspected online exploitation of children and the possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material.
The information indicated that apparent Child Sexual Abuse Material had been detected within an online account connected to the investigation, prompting investigators to immediately begin identifying the individual responsible and securing
evidence associated with the case.
On Monday, investigators obtained multiple warrants related to telephone numbers, IP addresses, and an email account believed to be connected to the suspect. Today, investigators responded to 3871 Mount Olivet Road in Henry County and confirmed that Joseph Greer lived at the residence.
Investigators later located Greer and served a search warrant for electronic devices capable of storing Child Sexual Abuse Material or accessing the internet, including cellular phones, computers, tablets, hard drives, and removable storage devices.
After Greer’s devices were recovered, Greer voluntarily agreed to return to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office for questioning. During the interview, Greer admitted to downloading known Child Sexual Abuse Material (child pornography) over a period of several years and acknowledged possessing the material on his device. While the interview was being conducted, investigators performed a forensic examination of the cellular device. During the forensic review, investigators located multiple images, depicting juveniles engaged in sexual acts.
Greer was subsequently arrested and charged with one count of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material and nine counts of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material second or subsequent offense.
Additional charges are possible as investigators continue the forensic examination of electronic evidence seized during the investigation.