BUFFALO, N.Y. – A 41-year-old East Aurora man has been charged with a crime that will make your blood run cold.
Brian O’Brien, 41, of East Aurora, NY, was arrested in San Diego, CA, and charged by criminal complaint with attempted enticement of a minor and possession of child pornography. The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison and a maximum of life. This is not a drill – the alleged acts of O’Brien are a serious threat to the well-being of our children.
According to the complaint, the FBI began investigating O’Brien in June 2023 after he was connected to the uploading of child pornography on Snapchat. Investigators executed a search warrant at his residence in July 2023, during which they seized numerous electronic items, including an external hard drive that confirmed the presence of child pornography. The images and videos appeared to have been saved roughly 10 years prior.
The search of O’Brien’s phone recovered conversations between the defendant and other men, during which they discussed exchanging child pornography and the sexual abuse of children. In another conversation, O’Brien reached out to an individual identified as “JJ,” asking to be connected to minor boys. The FBI is taking these allegations very seriously, and we expect justice to be served.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Caitlin M. Higgins is handling the case, stating that the charges are the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Matthew Miraglia.
The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation, and O’Brien is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. However, the allegations against him are disturbing and warrant serious attention from law enforcement and the community.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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