Former Police Chief, Child Pornography, Ohio 2017
Former Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Crimes
A shocking case of corruption in law enforcement has come to light as Andrew M. Soloman, the former police chief of Craig Beach Village in Ohio, pleaded guilty to child pornography crimes. The 36-year-old defendant is scheduled to be sentenced on June 28 for his heinous crimes.
Soloman was the police chief of Craig Beach Village when he committed the crimes. He met the juvenile victim when responding to her residence for calls about harassment and a juvenile runaway. During their interactions, the victim sat in Soloman’s cruiser for several hours and talked. He provided her with his work email address, according to court documents.
The two continued to communicate via text and email. The victim sent Soloman sexually explicit photographs of herself and Soloman responded by sending sexually explicit photographs via his work email account. This took place from Oct. 24 through Dec. 7, 2017 according to court documents.
The case is a stark reminder of the dangers of child predators in positions of power. The fact that a police chief, sworn to protect and serve, was using his position to exploit a vulnerable child is appalling. We urge law enforcement agencies to take a closer look at their own ranks to ensure that such heinous crimes do not go undetected.
The investigation was led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office, and the Austintown Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael A. Sullivan is prosecuting the case.
As we continue to follow this story, we will keep our readers informed of any updates on the case. In the meantime, we urge anyone with information to come forward and assist the authorities in bringing justice to the victims.
Mandatory Facts:
- Defendant: Andrew M. Soloman
- Criminal Charges: Receiving and possessing visual depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct
- City and State: Craig Beach Village, Ohio
- Exact Date: Oct. 24 through Dec. 7, 2017
- Sentence or Outcome: Scheduled to be sentenced on June 28
Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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