Weekly Newsdesk: Crimes Against Children 8/22/26 through 8/28/26

1. Previously Convicted Sex Offender Sentenced to Life in Prison for Sexually Exploiting Two Minors

Richard Scott Tyson, 57, of Gum Spring, was sentenced to life plus 10 years in prison for the production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

2. First Operation Wolf Pack Defendant Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Distribution of Child Pornography

Jeffrey Don Gesford, 47, was sentenced to 30 years in prison on August 7 for distribution of child pornography.

3. Wytheville Man to Serve More Than 14 Years for Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material

A Wytheville man with criminal convictions dating to the late 1990s was sentenced to a total of 174 months in prison for possessing child sexual abuse material.

4. Stafford County Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested for Receipt of Child Sexual Abuse Material

A sergeant with the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office was arrested July 30 on charges of receiving child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

5. Cedar Park Man Found Guilty of Producing Child Pornography

A federal jury convicted a Cedar Park man for four counts related to the production and possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

6. Prior Felon Going to Prison on New Child Pornography Charge

Nicholas Mangione, 45, of Buffalo, New York, who was convicted of possession of child pornography following a prior conviction, was sentenced to serve 15 years in prison.

7. Former Washington Man Who Made Images of Child Sexual Abuse Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison

A former King County resident who was charged with crimes in state and federal court related to his abuse of a 4-year-old was sentenced to 15 years in prison.

8. FBI Dallas Brings Awareness to North Texas Parents of Swatting Risks and Provides Guidance for Talking to Children

As a new school year begins, the FBI’s Dallas Field Office is issuing this advisory to provide parents and caregivers important information and valuable guidance for protecting their families.

9. Modesto Man Sentenced to 37.5 Years in Prison for Sexual Exploitation of Minors

Jacob Jacobsen was sentenced to 37.5 years in prison, to be followed by 10 years of supervised release, for the sexual exploitation of minors and receipt of child sexual abuse images.

10. Turtle Creek Resident Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Producing Child Sexual Abuse Material

Robert Bookshar, 49, a resident of Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced for his conviction on charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors.

11. Indiana Man Arrested for Traveling to Meet a Minor

An Indiana man has been indicted for allegedly traveling to meet a minor for the purpose of engaging in illegal sexual activity.

12. Colorado Man Convicted of Sexually Abusing a Minor in Mexico with Wife

A federal jury convicted Alekzander Quinn Bywater, 32, formerly of Colorado Springs, for his role in conspiring with his wife to sexually exploit a minor victim.

13. Colorado Man Convicted at Trial of Sexually Abusing a Child on Camera and Advertising the Videos for Sale Over the Dark Web

A federal jury convicted a Colorado man for conspiring with his wife to film themselves sexually abusing a prepubescent child in Mexico.

14. Albany Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Attempting to Receive Child Sexual Abuse Material

Paul Chapple, 62, of Albany, Oregon, was sentenced to federal prison for attempting to receive child sexual abuse material from an undercover law enforcement officer.

15. Gearhart Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Sexual Exploitation of Children and Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material

A Gearhart, Oregon, man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for sexual exploitation of children and possession of child sexual abuse material.

16. Rayne Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Interstate Threats Targeting Mother of Minor He Previously Exploited

Raylin Richard, 46, of Rayne, was sentenced to 46 months in prison for interstate communication with threat to injure, to run consecutive to a 17-year sentence he is currently serving.

17. Dual U.S. and Canadian Citizen and Alleged Repeat Child Sexual Predator Arrested for Sexual Exploitation of a Child in Hawaii

Donald Steven Lang, 62, was arrested this weekend in Canada at the request of the United States following his earlier indictment in Hawaii for sexual exploitation of a child.

18. A Man Wanted for Sexually Exploiting a Minor Victim Overseas Extradited to the United States From Bogota, Columbia

A man wanted for possession of child sex abuse material and for traveling to the country of Tanzania to have sex with a minor was extradited from Columbia.

19. Rochester Man Pleads Guilty to Receipt of Child Pornography

Rashad Rabah, 33, of Rochester, New York, pleaded guilty to receipt of child pornography.

20. Chautauqua County Man Pleads Guilty to Production of Child Pornography

Andrew Klos, 21, of Jamestown, New York, pleaded guilty to production of child pornography.

21. FBI Chicago Back-to-School Reminder: Prank Threats Are No Joke

As students return to school, the Chicago Field Office of the FBI reminds students, parents, and caregivers that making prank threats have criminal consequences.


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