Thursday, May 27, 2010

Arnold, Missouri Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Pornography Charges

May 27, 2010 - ST. LOUIS, MO—The United States Attorney’s Office announced today that Craig Stelzner has entered a guilty plea to one count of receipt of child pornography and three counts of possession of child pornography for his receipt and possession of child pornography between October 2008 and January 2009.

CRAIG STELZNER, Arnold, Missouri, pleaded guilty to one felony count of receipt of child pornography and three counts of possession of child pornography. He appeared before United States District Judge Carol E. Jackson. Sentencing has been set for August 24, 2010.

Receipt of child pornography carries a penalty range of five to 20 years in prison and/or $250,000; each count of possession carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and/or fines up to $250,000.

This case was investigated by the St. Louis County Police Department, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, the Regional Computer Crime Education and Enforcement Group and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant United States Attorney Carrie Costantin is handling the case for the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

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