On July 20, 2023, The Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office was conducting online investigations involving crimes against children. James Edward Colley (55) of Wytheville, Virginia, traveled to Covington to meet with a minor less than 15 years old for sexual activities. Colley was taken into custody with the assistance of the Covington Division of Police and Virginia State Police. Colley was charged with four (4) counts of 18.2-374.3 (Use of communication device to facilitate certain offenses against minors). Colley was held without bond.
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