A North Tonawanda man has been arrested and charged with possession and receipt of child pornography, federal authorities announced.
Michael Angstenberger, 46, was taken into custody on charges that carry a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison, a maximum of 20 years, and a $250,000 fine.
The charges stem from an FBI investigation into a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, which reported that in late November 2021, a Snapchat user – later identified as Angstenberger – shared or sent two videos containing child pornography.
On April 7, 2022, the FBI executed a search warrant at Angstenberger’s residence and seized a Samsung smart phone and Samsung tablet. A review of the phone and tablet recovered approximately 189 images and 13 videos containing child pornography.
Angstenberger made an initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jonathan W. Feldman and was released on conditions, including home detention with location monitoring, pending further proceedings.
The investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Stephen Belongia and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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