BEDFORD, Va. – UPDATE:
Andrew Donahue, 30, who was arrested for child sex crimes, has pled guilty, according to court records.
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Donahue was also a volunteer coach with Bedford County Parks and Recreation, as we reported previously.
Court documents show that Donahue was facing a felony charge for forcible sodomy.
Donahue’s sentencing is set for July 5, 2023 at 1:30 p.m., according to the court.
UPDATE
Andrew Donahue, 30, who was arrested for child sex crimes was also a volunteer coach with Bedford County Parks and Recreation.
Bedford County Parks and Recreation has released the following statement:
We confirm that Andrew Donahue, the man arrested Friday by the Bedford Police Department for child sex charges, was a volunteer coach with Bedford County Parks and Recreation.
The Director of Bedford County Parks and Recreation sent a certified letter to Donahue today to notify him of his termination from the coaching position. The Bedford County Department of Parks and Recreation follows National Recreation and Park Association guidelines for credentialing volunteers. Volunteers who have pending cases for sex offenses, felonies, and certain misdemeanors are ineligible to coach. If a volunteer is found guilty of any sex offense, they are ineligible to coach for Bedford County for their lifetime.
All volunteer coaches with Bedford County Parks and Recreation must undergo a criminal background check. Returning coaches are subject to rescreening randomly or a minimum of every other year. Donahue’s most recent multi-state, criminal background check revealed no concerns when received on Aug. 5, 2022.
According to the Bedford Police Department, there is no indication at this time that the alleged incidents took place during any county-sponsored events. If there are any further questions regarding these charges, contact the Bedford Police Department.
ORIGINAL STORY
A 30-year-old man has been arrested for child sex crimes, according to the Bedford Police Department.
We’re told Andrew Donahue, of Bedford, has been charged with the following:
- Two counts of indecent liberties with a child
- Two counts of forcible sodomy
Authorities say at this time, he is being held without bond.
