A U.S. Attorney’s Office investigation has led to the arrest of Roger Roberts, 49, of Wolcott, NY, for possession of child pornography.
The charges filed against Roberts carry a mandatory minimum penalty of five years in prison, a maximum of 20 years, and a $250,000 fine.
According to the complaint, in October 2020, the New York State Police in Wolcott received a complaint regarding the online activities of Roberts. On October 19, 2020, investigators searched the defendant’s residence on East Port Bay Road in Wolcott.
During the search, investigators discovered a damaged computer tower, an iPhone, and 10 additional firearms in a barn located on the property. A forensic review of the computer recovered 69 images and 13 videos of child pornography.
The images included the sexual abuse of minors. Investigators also recovered Snapchat messages that were sexual in nature involving Roberts and a 13-year-old from one of the iPhones.
The complaint is the result of an investigation by the New York State Police, under the direction of Major Barry Chase and Homeland Security Investigations, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Kevin Kelly.
Roberts is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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