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Alleged Child Predator Arrested in Salamanca
A federal grand jury has handed down an indictment against Robert Calkins, Jr., 37, of Salamanca, New York, charging him with production, receipt, and possession of child pornography. The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
According to a previously filed complaint, Calkins is accused of producing, receiving, and possessing child pornography. The New York State Police began investigating Calkins in April 2020 after receiving dozens of reports from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children referencing Calkins as possessing suspected child pornography within his Google accounts.
In September 2020, State Police investigators executed a search warrant at Calkins’ E. Jefferson Street residence in Salamanca, seizing four cell phones and an SD card. A forensic analysis conducted by Homeland Security Investigations recovered thousands of images and videos of child pornography, including several images that Calkins produced using a minor victim.
The indictment is the result of an investigation by the New York State Police, under the direction of Major Eugene Staniszewski, and Homeland Security Investigations, under the direction of Acting Special Agent-in-Charge Matthew Scarpino.
Assistant U.S. Attorney David J. Rudroff is handling the case. ‘The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty,’ Rudroff stated.
The alleged crimes are a disturbing reminder of the ongoing threat of child exploitation in our communities. The public is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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