FLUVANNA COUNTY, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) Two men have been charged with sex crimes involving children in unrelated cases in Fluvanna County.

On June 26, 2025, Fred Edward Garton, 76, was arrested following an extensive investigation conducted by the Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office. Garton was
indicted on June 23 and taken into custody on June 26.

Garton has been charged with the following offenses involving a victim under the age of 13:

  • 5 Counts of Aggravated sexual battery
  • 4 Counts Sodomy
  • 1 Count Attempted Rape

On June 26, 2025, Brett Michael Larose, 42, was arrested in a separate case.  following an extensive investigation conducted by the Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office.  Larose also was also indicted on June 23 and taken into custody on June 26. He is currently being held without bond.

Larose has been charged with the following offenses involving a victim under the age of 15:

  • Aggravated sexual battery: victim <13 years
  • 2 Counts of indecent liberties w/child <15 years

Both are currently being held without bond with additional charges being pursued. Anyone with information related to either case is encouraged to contact the Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office and ask to speak with Lieutenant Custer or Investigator Hickey at 434-589-8211.