Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Arrest Made in Solicitation of a Minor


March 10, 2020

The Richmond Police Department has arrested a man who traveled from Newport News to Richmond in attempt to have sex with who he thought was a 10-year-old girl.

Peter T. Garbo, 46, of the 7300 block of Roanoke Avenue, Newport News, VA was arrested in Richmond last Friday, March 6.  He has been charged with seven felony offenses of solicitation of a minor using an electronic communication system.  His booking photo is attached.

RPD detectives and the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force conducted an undercover operation, with assistance from the Newport News Police Department.  No child was ever in danger.