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Eastern District of Oklahoma | Muskogee Resident Pleads Guilty To Possession Of Child Pornography


MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Troy Richard Jenkins, age 32, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, entered a guilty plea to one count of possession of child pornography, punishable by up to 20 years in prison.

During the plea hearing held June 27, 2023, Jenkins admitted to knowingly possessing and accessing with the intent to view more than 600 visual depictions involving the sexual exploitation of minors.  Some of the pornographic images depicted children under the age of 12.  Jenkins also admitted to distributing child pornography to others.

This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Led by the United States Attorneys’ Offices and the Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who sexually exploit children, and to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.justice.gov/psc.  For more information about internet safety education, please visit www.justice.gov/psc and click on the tab “Resources.”

The charges arose from an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations.

The Honorable Gerald L. Jackson, United States Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, accepted the plea and ordered the completion of a presentence investigation report.  At the conclusion of the plea hearing, Jenkins was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshal pending sentencing.

Assistant United States Attorney Anthony C. Marek represented the United States.
 

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District of Maryland | Pasadena Man Sentenced to Over Four Years in Federal Prison for Possession of Child Pornography


Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Ellen L. Hollander sentenced Raymond Martin Shamer, III, age 21, of Pasadena, Maryland, late yesterday to 50 months in federal prison, followed by 45 years of supervised release for possession of child pornography.  Shamer admitted that he also distributed child pornography.  Judge Hollander also ordered that, upon his release from prison, Shamer will be required to register as a sex offender in the places where he resides, where he is an employee, and where he is a student, under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (“SORNA”). 

The sentence was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron and Special Agent in Charge James C. Harris of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Baltimore.

According to his guilty plea, from at least July 7, 2019 through June 24, 2020, Shamer used online accounts to communicate with others about child pornography, to distribute child pornography, and to collect child pornography.  Many of the files Shamer collected documented adults sexually abusing of infants and toddlers while they are bound and subjected to other violent conduct.

Shamer admitted that he used a secure communication application to upload images of children engaged in sexually explicit conduct, and that he shared links to those images with a group of users with whom he engaged in group chat conversations.

On June 24, 2020, a search warrant was executed at Shamer’s residence and investigators seized Shamer’s cell phones and computer.  A subsequent forensic examination of the devices revealed a total of more than 1,000 images of child pornography on Shamer’s devices.

This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse.  Led by the United States Attorney’s Offices and the Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who sexually exploit children, and to identify and rescue victims.  For more…

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Somersworth Man Sentenced to 66 Months for Distribution and Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Materials | USAO-NH


            CONCORD – Mark E. Butler, 46, of Somersworth, was sentenced to 66 months in federal prison for distribution and possession of child sexual abuse materials, United States Attorney Jane E. Young announced today.

            According to court documents and statements made in court, between June and September 2021, federal and state law enforcement officers investigated the online child sexual exploitation activities of the defendant, Mark E. Butler, who used various social media applications to share child sexual abuse materials. For example, on September 23, 2021, Butler distributed a one-minute video depicting a prepubescent child engaged in sexual conduct to an undercover agent. On October 13, 2021, investigators executed a federal search warrant to seize electronic devices used by Butler to distribute and possess child sexual abuse materials. Butler admitted that he used the internet to obtain child sexual abuse materials. Subsequent forensic analysis of Butler’s Apple iPhone and evidence obtained from a cloud storage service provider confirmed Butler’s use of several social media applications, emails, and text messages to send child sexual abuse materials to other individuals.

            In addition to his sentence, Butler was sentenced to five years of supervised release following his release from prison and a $6,000 restitution payment.

            “Protecting children is a paramount priority and those who engage in child exploitation will be prosecuted and we will seek significant sentences as demonstrated in this case,” said U.S. Attorney Young. “This case is another example of the collaborative work our law enforcement partners engage in to identify and prosecute those who possess and distribute child sexual abuse materials.” 

            “Butler possessed and distributed child exploitation materials and his sharing of this material perpetuates a cycle of abuse. Homeland Security Investigations and our partners will continue to pursue individuals who are involved in any part of the child exploitation cycle,” said Matthew Millhollin, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations in New…

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Driving while intoxicated, possession of marijuana and fighting in public in this week’s crime log |




Driving while intoxicated, possession of marijuana and fighting in public in this week’s crime log




This is a wrap-up of crimes reported from Feb. 18 to Feb. 27.

Assault causing bodily injury 

On Feb. 27, a female allegedly assaulted her boyfriend during an argument, was arrested and was taken to Arlington Police Department’s jail, UTA Police Capt. Mike McCord said in an email.  

Assault causing bodily injury to a family member is a third-degree felony, punishable by imprisonment for no more than ten years or less than two years as well as a possible fine not exceeding $10,000.  

Theft 

On Feb. 26, a male reported the theft of a jewelry piece valued at approximately $900 left unattended at the Maverick Activities Center, McCord said. 

Theft of property between $750 to $2,500 is a class A misdemeanor, which is punishable by a fine not exceeding $4,000, up to a year in jail or both.

Offensive physical contact

On Feb. 25, two students reported being assaulted by each other during an argument. Neither reported injuries, McCord said.  

Offensive physical contact is a class A misdemeanor, which is punishable by a fine not exceeding $4,000, up to a year in jail or both.

Theft and computer security breach

On Feb. 25, a male student reported being scammed out of $600 by what he believed to be someone hacking his computer, McCord said.  

Theft of property valued between $100 and $750 is a class B misdemeanor, which is punishable by a fine not exceeding $2,000, up to 180 days in jail or both. 

Computer security breach is also a class B misdemeanor and punishable by a fine not exceeding $2,000, up to 180 days in jail or both.  

Offensive physical contact and fighting in public 

On Feb. 22, officers were dispatched to a fight between several high school students at College Park Center,…

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