Derran Reebel, Possession and Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Materials, Ohio 2023

Derran Reebel, 52, of Toledo, Ohio, has been convicted of possession and distribution of child sexual abuse materials, also known as child pornography.

A federal jury found Reebel guilty of violating federal laws regarding the sexual exploitation and abuse of children. According to court documents, Reebel knowingly received and distributed CSAM for nearly eight years, from about Jan. 1, 2014 through Aug. 17, 2022.

During a search warrant execution conducted at his residence, investigators found numerous books, magazines, periodicals, films, and video tapes that contained visual depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct in his possession.

Law enforcement officials also discovered that Reebel used social media for a number of years to chat with minors and send them sexually explicit messages and photos of himself.

Reebel faces a minimum sentence of five years and a maximum of 20 years in prison.

Sentencing has not yet been scheduled. The case was investigated by the FBI-Toledo. It is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Sara Al-Sorghali and Frank Spryszak for the Northern District of Ohio.

To report child exploitation, please visit cybertipline.org, or call 1-800-843-5678, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Reebel's conviction is a significant blow to individuals who seek to exploit and harm children. Law enforcement agencies will continue to work tirelessly to bring these perpetrators to justice.

The case highlights the importance of being vigilant and reporting any suspicious activity that may indicate child exploitation.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndoh/pr/ohio-man-convicted-possession-and-distribution-child-sexual-abuse-materials