Crime & Safety
Columbia Man Accused Of Having Child Porn
He was released to return to court later in December.
PHILMONT, NY — A Columbia County man was accused of having child pornography. State police charged Anthony Krein, 37, of Philmont, with possessing an obscene sexual performance by a child, a felony.
Police said a cyber tip was received by the state police regarding the possible uploading of child pornography.
An investigation by the Troop K Computer Crimes Unit and SP Livingston Bureau of Criminal Investigation found that Krein was in possession of child pornography, police said.
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He was arraigned in the Village of Philmont Court and released on his own recognizance to return to court Dec. 19.
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