Shane Guay, Seeking Naked Pictures of Young Girls, New York 2016
In a disturbing case of online exploitation, Shane Guay, a 28-year-old from Olean, New York, has been charged with seeking naked pictures of young girls on social media.
According to the indictment, Guay used the social media application Instagram to solicit sexually explicit images from minor victims. In November 2016, the Ayer and Shirley, Massachusetts Police Departments received reports that approximately fifteen 6th grade females attending the Ayer/Shirley Middle School had received unsolicited messages of a sexual nature from a male only known as “George” on Instagram.
Guay, who was identified as the owner of the Instagram account, attempted to solicit sexually explicit images from the minor victims. He even went as far as sending topless images of a minor female to some of the victims before sending graphic photos of a male.
The investigation, led by Homeland Security Investigations, discovered that Guay also sent sexual messages to a minor female in Cape Town, South Africa. On April 17, 2018, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Buffalo received an investigative lead from the Harris County, Georgia Sheriff's Office, which identified two 12-year-old females from Harris County, GA, who reported receiving unsolicited pictures and videos of a naked adult male from two Instagram users. Both Instagram accounts were traced to Guay.
On June 5, 2018, the New York State Police (NYSP) and HSI Buffalo executed a state search warrant at Guay’s North Street residence in Olean. Investigators seized 26 items of electronic evidence, including two cellular telephones, which contained multiple sexually explicit images. In total, 154 image files and five video files containing suspected child pornography were located on the seized devices.
The indictment charges Guay with receipt and production of child pornography, and enticement of a minor. The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years in prison, a maximum of life, and a $250,000 fine.
The defendant was arraigned before U.S. Magistrate Judge H. Kenneth Schroder. Guay is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Mandatory Facts:
- Defendant: Shane Guay
- Criminal Charges: Receipt and production of child pornography, enticement of a minor
- City and State: Olean, New York
- Exact Date: November 2016 and April 2018
- Sentence or Outcome: Pending
- Dollar Amount: $250,000 fine
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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