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Spotsylvania County, VA Arrest: Man Faces 20 Child Abuse Counts
Spotsylvania County, VA – A 22 year old Spotsylvania man faces 20 charges following an Internet Crimes Against Children investigation that began with a CyberTip received this summer, authorities annou
By Cole Barrett · 2026-09-28T19:32:09.155Z
Spotsylvania County, VA – A 22 year old Spotsylvania man faces 20 charges following an Internet Crimes Against Children investigation that began with a CyberTip received this summer, authorities announced.
According to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff 's Office, its Internet Crimes Against Children Unit received a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children on July 5 concerning an online account allegedly used to upload and store child sexual abuse material, with possible sharing of the material.
Investigators said they later executed search warrants and reviewed records returned by Dropbox as part of the investigation.
Deputies arrested David Wesley Tyler, 22, of Spotsylvania , on Friday, Sept. 25.
The sheriff's office said Tyler was charged with 10 counts of possession of obscene material depicting a minor and 10 counts of reproducing, transmitting or selling child pornography .
The charges are allegations, and Tyler is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
The Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office said it participates in the NOVA DC Internet Crimes Against Children Virginia State Police Task Force, which works with local, state and federal agencies on investigations involving online child exploitation.
Authorities did not provide additional information about the alleged online account, the number of files involved or whether additional arrests are expected.
Anyone who believes a child is being abused can contact the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office or Virginia Child Protective Services. Reports involving suspected online child exploitation can also be submitted to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's CyberTipline.
The investigation was announced Sunday as authorities continue efforts to identify and investigate suspected online exploitation involving minors.