A 37-year-old Pittsylvania County man is sitting in jail without bond after being arrested Wednesday on four counts of possession of child pornography. Joseph Troy Cochran now faces a case moving through the courts, with authorities offering few details about how the investigation unfolded.
According to the WSLS 10, the Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office arrested Cochran and confirmed he is a Pittsylvania County resident. As reported by wdbj7.com, Cochran was arrested on October 7 and charged with four counts of possession of child pornography, according to the sheriff's office.
Held Without Bond as Case Proceeds
Cochran is currently in custody at the Pittsylvania County Jail without bond, the outlet's report notes. His case is now before the courts.
Officials said the sheriff's office will not release further details in order to protect the integrity of the ongoing legal proceedings. Per wset.com, the sheriff's office said no other information about the case is being released at this time.
What Remains Unknown
The circumstances surrounding the alleged conduct, including where and how the material was discovered, have not been disclosed. It remains unclear what additional information, if any, will surface as the case moves forward.
