— A Nelson County man has been arrested in Alleghany County following an investigation involving alleged internet crimes against children.
According to the Alleghany County Sheriff's Office, Terry Cole Whiteman traveled to Covington on November 3, 2026, allegedly intending to meet with a minor.
Authorities say Whiteman was arrested by the Alleghany County Sheriff's Office with assistance from the Covington Police Department.
Whiteman faces three counts of using communication systems to facilitate certain offenses against minors.
He is currently being held without bond at the Alleghany Regional Jail.
The arrest is part of an investigation involving alleged crimes against children. No additional details about the investigation have been released.
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Source note: Star News TV · Nov 5, 2026 12:14 PM.