Sep 15, 2023, News Release

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA – On Tuesday, August 8, 2023, the Albemarle County Police Department opened an investigation into the possession of child sexual abuse material based on a tip received by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. On Tuesday, September 5, 2023, members of the Albemarle County Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division arrested 23-year-old Albemarle County resident, Christopher Neill Moore, on five counts of the following:

  • 2-374.1:1- Knowingly possess child pornography.

After Moore’s initial arrest, Albemarle County detectives continued their investigation into his illegal activity. On Monday, September 11, 2023, Moore was charged with an additional 5 counts of:

  • 2-374.1:1- Knowingly possess child pornography.

This remains an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding Christopher Neill Moore is encouraged to contact Detective Michael Wells with the Albemarle County Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division at 434-296-5807 or Crime Stoppers at 434-977-4000.