On June 21, 2017, the New York State Police in conjunction
with the New York State Police Computer Crime Unit in Canandaigua, the Federal
Bureau of Investigation in Corning, and the Hornell Police Department initiated
an investigation involving a person allegedly promoting child pornography over
the internet. The offenses occurred in the City of Hornell, NY.
As a result of the investigation, on August 24, 2017, police
arrested Ryan D. Hamilton, age 24, 195 Madison Ave. in the City of Hornell. He
was charged with Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child, a class “D” Felony,
and Possessing a Sexual Performance by a child, a class “E” Felony. State Police Investigator Jennifer Cole said the
arrest was the result of Hamilton allegedly sharing files using his computer
that depicted children under the age of 16 engaged in sexual conduct. The
investigation is continuing. Hamilton was arraigned in the City of Hornell
Court and remanded to the Steuben County Jail with no bail.
