Jeffrey Bernecky, Child Pornography, New York 2023

Pittsford Man Sentenced On Child Pornography Charges

A 30-year-old man from Pittsford, New York, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison and 10 years supervised release after being convicted of possession of child pornography depicting prepubescent minors.

Jeffrey Bernecky, 30, of Pittsford, NY, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge David G. Larimer. He was previously convicted of possession and distribution of child pornography in 2012 and sentenced to five years in federal prison. Bernecky was released in 2016 and began a 15-year period of supervised release.

However, during a routine inspection in 2017, probation officers discovered that Bernecky was in possession of an unauthorized smartphone. The officers seized the phone, which contained approximately 200 images and 25 videos depicting the sexual abuse of children.

The investigation was conducted by the United States Probation Department, under the direction of Chief Probation Officer Anthony SanGiacomo, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Gary Loeffert.

Bernecky was found to be in possession of child pornography, which is a serious crime that can have severe consequences. The sentencing of Bernecky is a result of the hard work and dedication of law enforcement agencies in protecting our children and communities.

For more information, please contact Barbara Burns at (716) 843-5817 or (716) 551-3051.

Mandatory Facts: Defendant: Jeffrey Bernecky, Exact Criminal Charges: Possession of child pornography depicting prepubescent minors, City and State: Pittsford, NY, Exact Date: 2023, Sentence: 10 years in federal prison and 10 years supervised release.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdny/pr/pittsford-man-sentenced-child-pornography-charges