— A Bedford County man has been arrested following an investigation into alleged online child sexual exploitation, according to the Bedford County Sheriff's Office.
Jonathan M. Palmer is facing seven counts of knowingly possessing child pornography and is currently being held without bond.
According to authorities, investigators assigned to the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force began investigating Palmer after receiving a tip involving alleged online child sexual exploitation.
The investigation led to Palmer's arrest and the seven charges.
The Bedford County Sheriff's Office has not released additional details about the investigation.
The case remains subject to the judicial process. Palmer is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
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Source note: Star News TV · Nov 10, 2026 12:13 PM.