A disturbing case of child exploitation has come to light in Cheektowaga, New York, with the indictment of Roland Andrew, a 63-year-old resident of the town. According to a federal indictment, Andrew is charged with receipt of child pornography, a crime that carries a mandatory minimum penalty of five years in prison and a maximum of 20 years, along with a $250,000 fine.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Sasha Mascarenhas is handling the case, which stems from an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the direction of Acting Special Agent-in-Charge Mark Grimm, the Cheektowaga Police Department, under the direction of Chief Brian Coons, and the Town of Tonawanda Police Department, under the direction of Chief James Stauffiger.
The indictment alleges that in May 2025, the legal guardian of a 16-year-old minor female victim alerted Cheektowaga Police that numerous naked videos of the victim were sent to Andrew on the victim’s iPad. A review of the videos confirmed that they were child sexual abuse material.
On May 7, 2025, Cheektowaga Police executed a search warrant at Andrew’s residence, seizing several items, including two cellular devices, a tablet, and a laptop. A review of the iPad recovered a text conversation between the victim and a telephone number, later identified as Andrew. During this conversation, the victim sent several videos which constitute child sexual abuse material.
The indictment is the result of a thorough investigation by law enforcement agencies, which worked together to bring this disturbing case to light. 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.
As the case moves forward, it is essential to acknowledge the bravery of the 16-year-old victim and her legal guardian, who came forward to report this heinous crime. Their actions have helped bring a perpetrator to justice and ensured that others may be protected from similar exploitation.
The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available. In the meantime, we urge anyone with information about child exploitation to come forward and report it to the authorities.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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