ALBANY, NEW YORK – Arthur L. Gurbey, age 46, of Green
Island, New York, appeared today on a criminal complaint charging him with
receiving and possessing child pornography.
The announcement was made by United States Attorney Grant C.
Jaquith and James N. Hendricks, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field
Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
The charges in the complaint are merely accusations. The
defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
According to the complaint, Gurbey became involved in a text
message conversation with an undercover law enforcement officer posing as a
15-year-old girl. Gurbey arranged to
meet with the girl at what he believed to be the girl’s residence in Saratoga
County. When Gurbey approached the
residence, investigators appeared and Gurbey attempted to discard his cell
phone. The cell phone contained video
and image files depicting the sexual abuse of children.
If convicted, Gurbey faces at least 5 years and up to 20
years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and a term of post-imprisonment
supervised release of at least 5 years and up to life. A defendant’s sentence is imposed by a judge
based on the particular statute the defendant is charged with violating, the
U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other factors.
Gurbey, who was arrested Tuesday, appeared today before
United States Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart, and was ordered
detained. Gurbey also faces state
charges in Milton Town Court relating to his discussions with the undercover
police officer.
This case is being investigated by the FBI and its Child
Exploitation Task Force, which includes members of state and local law
enforcement agencies including the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office and the
Colonie Police Department, and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney
Michael Barnett.
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