CHARLESTON, W.Va. - A Roane County man was sentenced today
to 5 years for a child pornography crime, announced United States Attorney Mike
Stuart. Kenneth Frederick Stier, also
known as J D Stier, John Stier, John Davis, and John David Stier, a 30-year old
from Spencer, West Virginia, previously pled guilty to distributing child
pornography. United States District Court Judge Joseph R. Goodwin imposed the
sentence. Stier was ordered to serve 20 years on federal supervised release
after completion of his prison term, and to pay a $40,000.00 fine. He will also be required to register as a sex
offender. Stuart commended the excellent
work of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the West Virginia State Police,
the West Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, the Parkersburg
Police Department, the Roane County Sheriff’s Office, and the Alcohol, Tobacco,
Firearms and Explosives.
“Over 600 images of a child were distributed by this
predator. It’s disgusting and all like him are true monsters among us,” said
United States Attorney Mike Stuart.
“Stier’s sentence reflects the serious need to keep him away from our
kids. Child porn is a crime of violence and every case and every predator will
be dealt with seriously and harshly by my office.”
Stier admitted that he installed Kik messenger on his cell
pohone. Kik Kik Messenger is an instant
messenger application for mobile devices that allows users to send messages,
pictures and videos. An undercover law
enforcement operation revealed that on December 13, 2016, Stier used his cell
phone to distribute two videos of child pornography to other individuals in a
Kik chat group session.
Stier also admitted to distributing child pornography videos
on another occasion and to possessing over 600 images and videos.
Assistant United States Attorney Lisa G. Johnston is in
charge of the prosecution.
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