Cheektowaga Man Indicted in Child Pornography Case

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Roland Andrew, 63, of Cheektowaga, New York, is facing serious federal charges after a grand jury indictment revealed his alleged receipt of child pornography. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced the indictment today, setting the stage for a potentially lengthy legal battle and a grim reckoning for the accused.

The case originated in May 2025, when the legal guardian of a 16-year-old female minor contacted the Cheektowaga Police Department with a disturbing claim: numerous naked videos of the victim had been sent to Andrew via her iPad. Authorities quickly confirmed the videos constituted child sexual abuse material, launching a full-scale investigation. The details are sickening, and the Grimy Times doesn’t shy away from the truth of these cases.

On May 7, 2025, Cheektowaga Police raided Andrew’s residence, seizing a cache of electronic devices – two cellular phones, a tablet, and a laptop – hoping to uncover further evidence. The investigation hit pay dirt when investigators recovered a text conversation on the iPad between the victim and a phone number later identified as belonging to Andrew. The messages revealed the victim had sent several videos now confirmed as child sexual abuse material.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Sasha Mascarenhas, leading the prosecution, confirmed the charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty of five years in prison, with a maximum sentence of 20 years behind bars and a hefty $250,000 fine. This isn’t a slap on the wrist; this is a serious federal offense with consequences that will change Andrew’s life forever, if convicted.

The investigation was a collaborative effort, spearheaded by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the direction of Acting Special Agent-in-Charge Mark Grimm, alongside the Cheektowaga Police Department, led by Chief Brian Coons, and the Town of Tonawanda Police Department, under the direction of Chief James Stauffiger. These agencies worked tirelessly to bring this case to light, and their dedication to protecting vulnerable victims is commendable.

It’s crucial to remember that an indictment is merely an accusation. Roland Andrew is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. However, the evidence presented thus far paints a disturbing picture, and the Grimy Times will continue to follow this case closely, bringing you the unvarnished truth as it unfolds. We’ll be in the courtroom, reporting on every twist and turn.

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