Arrest Made in Solicitation of a Minor

On Thursday, February 22, 2024 officers with the Blacksburg Police Department served a search warrant at a residence in the 300 block of Washington Street, SW pursuant to an ongoing investigation. During the search of the residence, officers located 21-year-old Seth Gregory Rittler, who was taken into custody.

Rittler is charged with four counts of violating § 18.2-374.3 Code of Virginia, “Use of a communications system to facilitate certain offenses involving children.” Rittler is being held in the Montgomery County Jail with no bond.

This is an active investigation and anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the Blacksburg Police Department at (540) 443-1400. You can remain anonymous by calling the Blacksburg Police Tip Line at (540) 961-1819 or by emailing ciu@blacksburg.gov.