BUFFALO, N.Y. – Daniel Villafane-Lozada, a 23-year-old man from Cassadaga, New York, pleaded guilty to a charge of possessing child pornography involving a prepubescent minor.
The charge, which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine, was announced by U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr.
According to Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeremy V. Murray, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at Villafane-Lozada’s residence on April 19, 2018, and seized a digital memory card containing 30 videos and 22 images of child pornography.
The images depicted prepubescent minors or minors under 12 years old, the sexual abuse or exploitation of an infant or toddler, and depictions of violence.
As part of his plea, Villafane-Lozada admitted to engaging in sexual contact with two minor victims under the age of 18 between 2014 and 2017.
The plea is the result of an investigation by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, and the New York State Police.
Sentencing is scheduled for March 1, 2019, at 12:30 p.m. before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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