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VA - Former Petersburg Sheriff's Deputy (Vernard Bailey) Denied Bond on Child Sex Charges

Original Article 03/28/2011 PETERSBURG COUNTY - A former sheriff's deputy accused of trying to have sex with an eleven-year-old was ordered held without bond Monday. 67-year-old Vernard Bailey appeared in a Petersburg court by video conference Monday morning where he was appointed a court attorney. Bailey was arrested Tuesday, March 22, after an internal investigation by the Petersburg Sheriff's Office brought about sufficient evidence to bring charges against him. Bailey had been a deputy with the Petersburg Sheriff's Office for 27 years. He's facing three felony charges: attempting to commit rape of a child, attempted forcible sodomy of a child, and attempted indecent liberties with a child. A court date is set for May 2nd.

Full post as published by Sex Offender Issues on March 28, 2011 (boomark / email).