Danville Man Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Possession Charges
A man from Danville, Virginia, pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography. The Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office reported the plea on Monday, involving 55-year-old Scott Stephen Herndon who faces 20 counts related to the charges.
Roanoke Lynchburg, VA, September 30, 2026 — A 55-year-old man from Danville, Virginia, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the possession of child pornography. The Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office announced the plea on Monday.
The individual, identified as Scott Stephen Herndon, faces 20 counts in connection with the charges. The Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office made the report public on Monday, detailing the legal development.
Details regarding the specific date the plea was entered, the circumstances leading to the investigation, or the timeline of events prior to the reported plea were not immediately available. The sheriff’s office did not provide further information on the nature of the evidence or the investigation’s scope.
Information concerning the potential penalties Herndon may face, including sentencing dates or possible fines, was not included in the initial report. The county sheriff’s office confirmed the plea but has not released additional details about the case proceedings or any upcoming court dates.
The charges pertain to possession of child pornography. The Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for local law enforcement within the county. No further statements have been issued by the Sheriff’s Office regarding this case.
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