Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeremy Murray, who is handling
the case, stated that after receiving a tip of suspected child pornography from
the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Homeland Security
Investigations traced the suspected child pornography to the defendant, a New
York State Corrections Officer.
On May 9, 2019, a federal search warrant was executed at
Chojnacki’s Louis Street residence. Investigators seized various computers, electronic
devices, and electronic media. A total of approximately 3,814 images and 138
videos of child pornography were discovered on the defendant's electronic
devices. Some of the images depicted prepubescent minors less than 12 years
old, as well as sexual abuse or exploitation of an infant or toddler.
The plea is the result of an investigation by Homeland
Security Investigations, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Kevin
Kelly.
Sentencing is scheduled for January 30, 2020, at 1:00 p.m.
before Judge Arcara.
