Friday, April 23, 2021 - 6:11 pm
GOUVERNEUR Scott L. Briggs, 52, of Gouverneur was arrested on April 23 subsequent to an investigation conducted by the New York State Police Computer Crime Unit.
A search warrant was executed at Briggs’ residence, and State Police said he was found to possess child pornography.
He was charged with promoting a sexual performance by a child and possessing a sexual performance by a child.
Briggs was ticketed and scheduled to appear in Gouverneur Town Court at a future date.
Due to a violation of the terms of his parole, Briggs was remanded to St. Lawrence County Correctional Facility, State Police said.
Gouverneur man charged in child porn raid
Gouverneur man charged in child porn raid By 7 News Staff | April 23, 2021 at 3:03 PM EDT - Updated April 23 at 6:27 PM
GOUVERNEUR, N.Y. (WWNY) - State police charged a Gouverneur man Friday with child porn-related crimes, after raiding his home.
Scott Briggs, 52, of Johnstown Street, was charged with Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child and Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child. Because he was already on parole, he was ordered held at the St. Lawrence County Correctional Facility in Canton.
Several state police vehicles were seen on Johnstown Street Friday morning, and police said a search of Briggs’ home turned up child pornography.