Assistant U.S. Attorney Kyle P. Rossi, who handled the case,
stated that Read utilized a social media application in an attempt to meet a
nine year-old child for sex. The defendant was intercepted by members of the New
York State Police and Department of Homeland Security on October 1, 2018, while
on his way to meet the child. Upon his arrest, Read was found to be in
possession of condoms and candy, which he intended to give to the child. The
defendant also possessed images of child pornography on a cell phone in his
possession.
The sentencing is the result of an investigation by the New
York State Police, under the direction of Major Eric Laughton, and Homeland
Security Investigations, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Kevin
Kelly.
