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Registered Sex Offender Busted With Over 500 Images Of Child Porn In South Windsor: Police Registered Sex Offender Busted With Over 500 Images Of Child Porn In South Windsor: Police
Registered Sex Offender Busted With Over 500 Images Of Child Porn In South Windsor: Police A Connecticut registered sex offender was arrested after police say he enticed a 15-year-old to send him nude photos, which is what he was convicted of doing in 2022.  Drew McFarland, 24, of South Windsor, turned himself in on Friday, Feb. 28, on charges of importing child sex abuse material and possession of child sex abuse material, South Windsor police said.  Police began investigating McFarland in July 2024 after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children linked child sexual abuse material being shared online to his IP address, authorities said.  So…

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by Josh Lanier
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Child Porn With Kids As Young As 3 Found On Man's Computer: Police Child Porn With Kids As Young As 3 Found On Man's Computer: Police
Child Porn With Kids As Young As 3 Found On Man's Computer: Police A 61-year-old Connecticut man was arrested when an acquaintance contacted police after they found child sexual abuse material featuring very young children in his email account, authorities said.  Joseph Lachausse, of Stafford, was charged with seven counts of first-degree possession of child pornography, Connecticut State Police said, and he was being held on a $350,000 bond.  Earlier this year, Lachausse sought out inpatient treatment for sex addiction, and after he returned began attending regular Sex Addicts Anonymous meetings. During that time, he was working with someon…

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Fairfield 24-Year-Old Admits Sexual Assault Of Minors While At School, State Attorney Says Fairfield 24-Year-Old Admits Sexual Assault Of Minors While At School, State Attorney Says
Fairfield 24-Year-Old Admits Sexual Assault Of Minors While At School, State Attorney Says A 24-year-old Fairfield County man has admitted in court to sexually abusing an 8-year-old girl while working in the school system. Peter Wheeler, age 24, of Fairfield, pleaded guilty on Thursday, Aug. 8, in Bridgeport Superior Court, according to Joseph T. Corradino, State’s Attorney for the Judicial District of Bridgeport. In November of 2023, the State Police Computer Crimes Unit received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding possession of child pornography. The investigation led them to Wheeler's address.  After obtaining a search warrant…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Westport Man Accused Of Possessing Child Porn Westport Man Accused Of Possessing Child Porn
Westport Man Accused Of Possessing Child Porn A Fairfield County man has been charged with allegedly possessing child pornography following an investigation.  Brian Myers, age 29, of Westport, was arrested on Friday, June 28, after Westport Police received a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding a "questionable" search history on his electronic devices, said Lt. Eric Woods of the Westport Police. Woods said the investigation began Wednesday, June 26, after receiving the tip. On June 28, officers visited Myers, and he admitted to possessing child pornography and provided…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Weston Man Accused Of Downloading Child Porn Weston Man Accused Of Downloading Child Porn
Weston Man Accused Of Downloading Child Porn A Fairfield County man was charged with possession of child pornography after police received a cyber tip. Robert Hahn, age unknown, of Weston, turned himself in on Tuesday, June 11, on a warrant following a two-month investigation. According to Weston Police, in April, the department received a federal cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children through the Connecticut State Police.  The tip involved the downloading of known images of child pornography. A lengthy and detailed investigation resulted in a warrant being issued for the arrest of Hahn, police sai…

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by Kathy Reakes