Jeffrey Wehs, Child Pornography Charges, New York 2019

Two men, Jeffrey Wehs and Jordan Dunn, have been arrested and charged with the receipt and possession of child pornography in Rochester, New York.

According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Wehs and Dunn, both 25 years old and residents of Rochester, were taken into custody on charges that carry a minimum penalty of five years in prison, a maximum penalty of 20 years, and a $250,000 fine.

The charges stem from an investigation by the FBI's Child Exploitation Task Force, which received a cyber tip from an online social media company indicating that an account holder had uploaded an image of child pornography using the company's messaging application.

Investigators traced the child pornography to an apartment shared by Wehs and Dunn in Rochester, where they executed a search warrant on September 18, 2019, and seized computers belonging to the defendants.

A review of the computers revealed multiple images and videos of child pornography, leading to the subsequent investigation that uncovered the defendants' work with children, including disabled children, at various organizations in the Rochester area.

Wehs and Dunn made an initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jonathan W. Feldman and were released under supervision. The criminal case is ongoing.

The U.S. Attorney's Office is urging members of the public who have information related to this case to call the FBI's Rochester Office at 585-546-2220.

The defendants are accused of receiving and possessing child pornography, a serious crime that has severe consequences. The case is a reminder of the importance of protecting children and holding those who exploit them accountable.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdny/pr/two-men-arrested-child-pornography-charges