On October 18, 2023, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation stationed at SP Clarence arrested Dale J. Orndorff, 63 of Grand Island, NY for Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child (D Felony) and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd degree- 2 counts.
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 Grand Island. Investigation determined Orndorff possessed child pornography and was in possession of a rifle and magazines not in compliance with NYS Law.
Orndorff was arraigned at the town of Grand Island Court and remanded at the Erie County Holding Center in lieu of $25k/$50k bail.
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.