Fairfax County Police Public Information Officer Charged in Child Porn Case

Fairfax County Police Detectives in the Major Crimes Division’s Child Exploitation Unit arrested PFC William “Bud” Walker today, Wednesday, April 15, at 3:30 p.m. at Police Headquarters, police announced today.

Earlier today, detectives updated Col. Edwin C. Roessler Jr., Chief of Police, on the current status of their criminal investigation. Based on the fact that Walker held a visible position of public trust, Chief Roessler felt it was imperative to place the safety of the public at the forefront of the investigation and is appreciative of the diligent work of the numerous detectives assigned to this case, police said.

Walker was charged with two counts of Possession of Child Pornography, according to police. Walker was processed and held without bond at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. Detectives continue to gather evidence in this case and additional charges are possible as the investigation progresses.

Police made Walker’s work history available Wednesday:

• Walker was hired by the agency in December 1999.
• He worked in a patrol capacity at the West Springfield District Station until 2004.
• He then took a position in the Public Information Office until 2006.
• Walker returned to patrol at the West Springfield District Station in March 2006 before being assigned to South County High School as a School Resource Officer, where he worked from November 2006 until August 2009.
• He returned to the Public Information Office, where he worked until being relieved of duty on Thursday, April 9.

Walker remains on administrative leave with pay, police said.

Detectives would like to speak with anyone who has information regarding this active investigation by calling 703-246-7896. Callers who wish to remain anonymous may provide information through Crime Solvers electronically by visitingwww.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS(8477).

Detectives within the Major Crimes Division’s Child Exploitation Unit were contacted by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and were provided a CyberTip, received through a blogging and social media networking site. The tip alleged that child pornography had been uploaded through its servers and it was determined that the location of the upload came from a residence within Fairfax County.

Detectives immediately began their investigation on Monday, April 6, and on Wednesday April 8, determined the residence was owned by the Fairfax County police officer.