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Published: 2012-11-30 11:17:29
Updated: 2012-11-30 11:17:29

Posted: November 30, 2012

Virginia deputy charged with rape

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South Hill, Va. — Virginia State Police have charged a Mecklenburg County deputy with raping a girl, authorities said Friday.

Christopher D. Smith, 34, was arrested Nov. 16 on one felony count of forcible rape of a juvenile (under the age of 13) by an adult. He remains in the Pamunkey River Regional Jail in Hanover County, Va., without bond.

Mecklenburg County Sheriff Bobby Hawkins said Smith was fired the day of his arrest. He had been on paid suspension since August, when Virginia State Police began investigating the rape allegation, Hawkins said.

Copyright 2012 by Capitol Broadcasting Company. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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It is a shame it doesn't include he is in the middle of a divorce and being falsely accused because she couldn't get her way. A woman can be vindictive and make you believe the moon is made of cheese. Isn't it "innocent until proven guilty", or are you going to hang him now before knowing all the facts?!?!?!
Click to view my profile ihateliers
December 5, 2012 12:54 p.m.
workinghuman33, right on. I agree completely.
BobLoblaw
November 30, 2012 4:12 p.m.
So glad he was arrested and now in jail. He needs about 60 years in prison for his raping of this child.
charmcclainlovesdogs2
November 30, 2012 3:55 p.m.
When you think of how many law enforcement officers that there is in America and you consider how rare a horrible story like this is I would say that the law enforcement is well represented by folks of exceptional character and morals. I would also bet that the place where you work, if you work, has a far less standard than any law enforcement agency you could name. Rabbitdog November 30, 2012 1:43 p.m.

How rare is it that an officer dies getting shot in a traffic stop? I bet they prepare for that at every stop though. I dont trust any of them like they dont trust any of us. Nice spin. Epic fail.
Minarchist
November 30, 2012 3:20 p.m.
And people wonder why everyone is afraid of the police! Some of them are very cruel and don't deserve the position they are in because they abuse it. Glad he is in jail and praying for the poor child that she had to endure such!
robijjjjjj
November 30, 2012 3:04 p.m.
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