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Sex Offender Charged with Child Pornography
BUFFALO, N.Y. – A registered sex offender from Lockport has been arrested and charged with possession of child pornography involving a prepubescent minor.
Matthew Bald, 40, was taken into custody after an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations, the New York State Police, the Niagara County Probation Department, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
According to U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr., the charge carries a minimum sentence of 10 years in prison, a maximum of 20 years, lifetime supervised release, and a $250,000 fine.
The investigation began in November 2020, when the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received a Cybertipline Report involving an image of a suspected sexual performance by a child. The image was traced to Bald’s residence, which is listed as the address of a registered Level 2 sex offender following his March 2011 conviction for Sexual Abuse in the First Degree.
On December 15, 2020, the NYSP, Niagara County Probation, and HSI executed a state search warrant at Bald’s Lockport residence. During the execution of the search warrant, several digital items were located and seized, including a laptop computer and hard drive. Analysis of those items revealed numerous files of suspected child pornography.
Bald made an initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeremiah J. McCarthy and was released on conditions.
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.
Contact: Barbara Burns (716) 843-5817, (716) 551-3051.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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