Kromer v. Commonwealth

FRANK, Judge.

Ray Kromer, appellant, was convicted, in a bench trial, of fifteen counts of misdemeanor possession of child pornography in violation of Code § 18.2-374.1:!. 1 On appeal, he contends the evidence was insufficient to sustain his convictions. We hold the evidence was sufficient and affirm.

BACKGROUND

On March 26, 2003, Richmond police responded to a fire at a residence on Hanover Avenue in Richmond. After finding chemicals and explosives on the second floor, police called Special Agent Robert Ritchie of the F.B.I. to “take a look at the scene.” Ritchie, a bomb technician, questioned…