BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced Thursday that a Buffalo firefighter was arraigned on one count of promoting a sexual performance by a child and one count of possessing a sexual performance by a child.
On April 4, 2022, the defendant, 38-year-old Jose R. DeJesus, allegedly possessed with the intent to view, images of child pornography.
DeJesus is also accused of sharing images of sexual conduct with a child on a website with another user.
DeJesus has been placed on administrative leave from the fire department. He is scheduled to return to court on Nov. 23 for a felony hearing.
If convicted of the highest charge, DeJesus will face a maximum sentence of 7 years in prison.
