A Williamsburg resident, Xavier Joseph Stafford, 22, has been sentenced to five years in prison for distributing obscene visual representations involving the sexual abuse of children. The sentencing took place in Newport News and was announced by Lindsey Halligan, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, and Dominique Evans, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Norfolk Field Office.
Court documents state that on February 14 and 15, a police officer contacted Stafford regarding his vehicle being parked on private property in Williamsburg. On February 18, Stafford sent an email to the officer that threatened the officer’s child and referenced knowledge of the officer’s home address. Stafford later sent another message containing two animated images depicting the sexual abuse of a minor. The email also included a live photo repeatedly looping several frames showing consecutive images of the officer’s home.
U.S. District Judge Arenda Wright Allen presided over the sentencing. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Lisa McKeel and Therese O’Brien prosecuted the case.
Lindsey Halligan stated: "A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Related court documents and information are located on the website of the District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia or on PACER by searching for Case No. 4:25-cr-40."
