Clintondale man pleads guilty to possessing child sex abuse materials

CLINTONDALE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Joseph O'Bryan, 30, of Clintondale, faces one and a third to four years in prison after pleading guilty to promoting a sexual performance of a child. Sentencing is scheduled for May 31.

According to the indictment, O'Bryan was arrested on October 15, 2020. State Police executed a search warrant at his residence and located files of child sexual abuse on his phone. Police say he had shared some of the files with other individuals.

The Ulster County District Attorney's Office encourages New Yorkers to report any suspected child abuse, exploitation, or human trafficking. Reports can be made to local police agencies or by calling the NYS child abuse hotline at (888) 373-7888 or 1-800-342-3720.