On June 12, 2023, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation stationed at SP Clarence arrested Joseph C. Conklin, 19 of Cheektowaga, NY for Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child (D Felony) and Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child (E Felony).

The Bureau of Criminal Investigation out of SP Clarence with the assistance from the Troop A Computer Crimes Unit, conducted an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigation in the town of Cheektowaga.  The cyber tip came through the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Investigation determined Conklin possessed child pornography and was disseminating child pornography.

Conklin issued an appearance ticket and released on own recognizance and scheduled to return to court later in June 2023.

The mission of the ICAC Task Force is to identify individuals online who are attempting to lure children to meet for sex or those disseminating child sexual abuse material. The Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program (ICAC program) helps state and local law enforcement agencies develop an effective response to technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation and Internet crimes against children.



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