Former CF Town Councilman Ben Nicely Arrested On Three Sex Charges Here
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Covington, VA (Oct. 15, 2026) - Former Clifton Forge Town Councilman, Ben Nicely, was arrested by the Virginia State Police recently and indicted by an Alleghany County Grand Jury, on two charges of violating Virginia State Code section 18.2-374.3(C) and on one charge of violating Virginia Code section 18.2-370.1.
• Virginia Code § 18.2‑374.3 makes it a felony to use any communications system to facilitate certain offenses involving minors, including procuring a minor for illegal sexual activity (Class 6 felony) or soliciting a child under 15 with lascivious intent (Class 5 felony, with enhanced penalties if the offender is 7+ years older).
• Virginia Code § 18.2‑370.1 makes it a Class 6 felony for an adult in a custodial or supervisory role to take indecent liberties with a minor under 18, and a second offense becomes a Class 5 felony.
Without more specific detail from prosecutors or law enforcement officials, the exact nature of the offenses needs more clarification.
Mr. Nicely was released on a $5,000 bond and will face the felony charges later in the Alleghany County Circuit Court. | | | | | |
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