A convicted felon from Gasport, NY, Jason David Willis, 50, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for possession of child pornography. The sentencing was the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the direction of Acting Special Agent-in-Charge Michael Stansbury, the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office, under the direction of Sheriff Michael Felicetti, and the U.S. Probation Department, under the direction of Chief Probation Officer Timothy C. Englerth.
On May 18, 2021, an acquaintance of Willis’ brought his iPhone to the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office and stated that it contained child pornography. The following day, on May 19, 2021, a U.S. Probation Officer searched the iPhone and observed two videos in the ‘recently deleted’ folder on the phone that were produced by Willis on October 24 and October 28, 2020. Both videos depicted explicit images of a 17-year-old minor female. Further review of the iPhone revealed internet history for at least one website containing child pornography.
At the time of his second arrest, Willis was on federal supervised release from his previous conviction and a registered sex offender. In 2011, Willis was sentenced to serve 132 months in prison following his conviction on a federal child pornography charge.
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced the sentencing of Jason David Willis. Assistant U.S. Attorney Aaron J. Mango, who handled the case, stated that Willis’ actions demonstrate a blatant disregard for the law and a continued danger to society.
The investigation into Willis’ actions is a prime example of the importance of vigilance in protecting our communities from those who would harm our children. The Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office, and the U.S. Probation Department are to be commended for their tireless efforts in bringing this individual to justice.
Jason David Willis’ sentencing serves as a reminder that those who engage in this heinous crime will be held accountable and face severe consequences. The U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to work tirelessly to protect our communities and bring perpetrators to justice.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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