MANASSAS, VA. (Oct. 14, 2014) – Prince William County Police report that on August 8th, detectives from the Special Victims Unit and members of the Internet Crimes against Children Task Force began an investigation into child pornography after a tip was received through the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
The tip provided detectives with information about nude and sexual images of underage boys being uploaded to a specific account via the social media. The investigation into the owner of that account led investigators to a residence located at 13580 Dodsworth Dr. in Bristow (20136).
Detectives subsequently obtained and executed a search warrant at the home. As a result of the search, multiple electronic and storage devices which contained illicit images were located and seized. The identity of the victims in the images is unknown; however, detectives were able to determine that the children were minors. Following the investigation, the adult residents of the home were arrested.
Arrested on October 8th:
Billy Scott MCGHEE, 47, of 13580 Dodsworth Dr in Bristow
Charged with 9 counts of possession of child pornography and 1 count of distribution of child pornography
Court date: pending | Bond: held WITHOUT bond
Arrested on October 13th:
Aaron N. LANDERS, 36, of 13580 Dodsworth Dr in Bristow
Charged with 5 counts of possession of child pornography
Court date: pending | Bond: held WITHOUT bond
The tip provided detectives with information about nude and sexual images of underage boys being uploaded to a specific account via the social media site. The investigation into the owner of that account led investigators to a residence located at 13580 Dodsworth Dr. in Bristow (20136).
