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Pless Convicted of Possessing Child Pornography in New Hampshire
CONCORD, N.H. – In a shocking verdict, Jeremiah Pless, 33, of Brattleboro, Vermont, was found guilty of possessing child pornography in a New Hampshire court. Pless’s conviction comes after a two-day trial and marks a significant victory for law enforcement in their fight against online exploitation.
According to court records, the Hinsdale Police Department obtained a search warrant in February 2015 to search Pless’s residence at 31 Gateway Drive in Hinsdale, New Hampshire. The warrant was issued based on probable cause that the residence was connected to the downloading of child pornography. Chief Todd Faulkner and Commander Tom Grella led a team of specially trained officers from the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force in the search.
During the search, the team found evidence that Pless possessed child pornography that he had downloaded using the Shareaza file sharing program. A review of the hard drive taken from Pless’s computer later confirmed that the images of child pornography included images of known minor children.
The investigation into Pless’s activities was led by the Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Hinsdale Police Department. The ICAC Task Force provided invaluable assistance from the Portsmouth Police Department, the Manchester Police Department, the Nashua Police Department, the Hampton Police Department, the New Hampshire State Police and the Vermont Attorney General’s Office.
Pless is set to be sentenced on July 25, 2017. The sentencing hearing is expected to draw attention from law enforcement and advocacy groups alike.
The conviction of Pless serves as a reminder of the ongoing threat of online exploitation and the importance of continued efforts to combat it. Through initiatives like Project Safe Childhood, law enforcement agencies are working tirelessly to protect children from online predators.
For more information about Project Safe Childhood, visit www.projectsafechildhood.gov.
Key Facts
- State: New Hampshire
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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