Investigators seeking help from the public in the matter of Edward Forrester, 67, pictured
Call the FBI Buffalo Field Office at (716) 617-3250 with any related information
From the UAS Attorney’s Office,
BUFFALO, N.Y.–U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Edward Forrester, 67, of Attica, NY, was charged by criminal complaint with production of child pornography and possession of child pornography following a prior conviction. The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years in prsion and a maximum of 30 years.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Aaron J. Mango and Evan K. Glaberson, who are handling the case, stated that according to the complaint, in April 2022, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) alerted the New York State Police that a Google user identified as “edward forrester,” uploaded files of suspected child pornography to YouTube. One of the uploaded videos was described as “UNFAMILIAR and may depict NEWLY PRODUCED and/or HOMEMADE CONTENT.” Further investigation identified a victim in the video.
On May 5, 2022, a search warrant was executed on a camper and two vehicles that Forrester stored at his brother’s property in Wyoming County. A cell phone and tablet were seized, and Forrester was charged in New York State Court with one count of Sexual Abuse First and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Investigators also executed a search warrant at Forrester’s residence at the time in Corfu, NY, during which two more cell phones were seized. A subsequent forensic review recovered four images of suspected child pornography, including an image of the victim.
FBI Buffalo is seeking assistance from the public. Members of the public, who have specific information related to this case, are urged to contact the FBI Buffalo Field Office at (716) 617-3250. A photo of Forrester is attached.
The complaint is the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Philip Tejera, and the New York State Police, under the direction of Major Amie Feroleto.
The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
