Tonawanda man going to prison on child pornography charge

BUFFALO, NY—U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Shawn Demmick, 33, of Tonawanda, NY, who was convicted of possession of child pornography involving prepubescent minors, was sentenced to serve 10 years in prison and 35 years supervised release by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo. 

On March 21, 2025, Demmick possessed a cellular phone, which contained images and videos of child pornography. The images and videos included depictions of prepubescent minors less than 12-years-old minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles M. Kruly. The sentencing is the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the direction of Acting Special Agent-in-Charge Brendan Dunford, and the Town of Tonawanda Police Department, under the direction of Chief Corey Flatau.

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