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After 64-count indictment, Radford 'family alternative therapist' charged with multiple sex crimes

Alleged crimes involved multiple victims, police say

RADFORD, Va. – In addition to previous charges, a 67-year-old Radford man was arrested on multiple sex crimes.

Martin Riding, who in June was arrested on 64 direct indictments handed down by a grand jury, now faces nine sex crimes.

On Friday, Riding was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Seven felony counts of animate object sexual penetration
  • One felony count of taking indecent liberties with a minor
  • One misdemeanor count of indecent exposure

The dates of offense in these cases range from July 2018 to March 2019 and involve multiple victims.

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Riding was remanded to the New River Valley Regional Jail with no bond. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Det. C.K. Cross at 540-731-3624 or crimestoppers@radfordva.gov.


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