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Tip Lands Capital Region Man In Jail On Child Porn Charges, Police Say

A man from the region is facing child pornography charges following a cyber tip to police, authorities said.

A Bethlehem man is facing child pornography charges following a cyber tip to police.

A Bethlehem man is facing child pornography charges following a cyber tip to police.

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Albany County resident Jason Sammon, age 39, of Bethlehem, was arrested Thursday, May 4, days after troopers searched his home, according to New York State Police.

During their search, troopers reportedly uncovered evidence that Sammon possessed images “consistent with child sexual exploitation,” police said.

The investigation came after the agency received a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Sammon was arraigned at the Bethlehem Town Court on the following charges:

  • Promoting a sexual performance of a child (felony)
  • Possessing a sexual performance by a child (felony)

Following his arraignment, he was ordered held at the Albany County jail on $15,000 bond.

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