DeLand Man Sentenced to 7 Years for Child Pornography

Orlando, Florida – In a disturbing case of child exploitation, Colby William Ochsenhirt, a 35-year-old man from DeLand, was sentenced to seven years and five months in federal prison for possession of child pornography.

The investigation began when an internet website reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) that a specific internet protocol (IP) address was engaged in a ‘video chat’ depicting child pornography. Law enforcement officials determined the location of the IP address and interviewed Ochsenhirt, who admitted to viewing the child pornography video and seeking videos of children being victimized in real-time.

During a search of Ochsenhirt’s home and place of employment, forensic analysis revealed that he possessed more than 1,700 images and 240 videos containing child pornography. ‘Possessing child pornography is not a victimless crime,’ said Susan McCormick, special agent in charge of Homeland Security Investigations Tampa. ‘It haunts the children depicted in it, who live daily with the knowledge that countless strangers use an image of their worst experiences for their own gratification.’

Colby William Ochsenhirt pleaded guilty on May 29, 2013. The case was investigated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, and the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Christopher LaForgia.

This case is part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Led by the United States Attorneys’ Offices and the Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who sexually exploit children, and to identify and rescue victims.

Colby William Ochsenhirt’s sentence serves as a reminder of the severe consequences for those who engage in child exploitation. His case highlights the importance of continued efforts to combat this heinous crime and protect the vulnerable victims of child pornography.

Defendant: Colby William Ochsenhirt

Criminal Charges: Possession of child pornography

City and State: Orlando, Florida

Date: May 2013 (sentencing)

Sentence: Seven years and five months in federal prison

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