Galveston Resident Sentenced for Child Pornography

A 37-year-old Galveston resident has been handed a significant sentence for distribution and possession of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.

Bryan Calderon pleaded guilty March 31, 2022. Today, U.S. District Judge Brown sentenced him to 92 months each for the distribution and possession of child pornography convictions, respectively, both to be run concurrently.

Calderon was further ordered to pay restitution to the victims, but the specific amount will be determined at a later date.

He must also serve 10 years on supervised release following completion of his prison term, during which time he will have to comply with numerous requirements designed to restrict his access to children and the internet.

Calderon will also be ordered to register as a sex offender.

The investigation led to Calderon and his residence in Galveston after he came to the attention of law enforcement based on a cybertip to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Law enforcement executed a search warrant and seized several electronic devices to include laptop computers and cell phones.

Further analysis ultimately revealed Calderon possessed a total of 771 images depicting child pornography.

His collection included prepubescent minors, bondage and bestiality involving minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct.

Calderon will remain in custody pending transfer to a U.S Bureau of Prisons facility in the near future.

Homeland Security Investigations – Galveston and members of the Houston Metro Crimes Against Children Task Force conducted the investigation.

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