VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Virginia Beach man is facing multiple felony charges after an investigation into the alleged unlawful filming of a juvenile led detectives to discover child sexual abuse material on his electronic devices, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department.
Police said the investigation began on March 7, 2026, when officers responded to a report involving the unlawful filming of a juvenile. Detectives with the department’s Special Victims Unit took over the case and identified 44-year-old Jack Linke of Virginia Beach as the suspect.
During the execution of a search warrant, detectives allegedly found digital files containing child sexual abuse material and bestiality material on Linke’s electronic devices.
On July 9, detectives arrested Linke and charged him with unlawful filming, possession of child pornography, and possession of bestiality.
The Naval Criminal Investigative Service is assisting the Virginia Beach Police Department with the investigation.
Linke is being held at the Virginia Beach City Jail without bond.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the Virginia Beach Police Department’s Special Victims Unit at (757) 385-4101.
Editor’s note: Criminal charges are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.