Wynantskill Man Arrested for Child Exploitation Charges Following Federal Cyber Tip
New York State Police and Federal Agencies Collaborate to Investigate Online Child Exploitation
A 23-year-old man from Wynantskill, NY, has been arrested and charged with serious child exploitation offenses after an investigation involving federal and state law enforcement.
On June 6, 2025, New York State Police from the Latham barracks, working with the Troop G Computer Crimes Unit, the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, arrested Alexander V. Mills of Wynantskill. He is accused of both promoting and possessing sexual images of children — charges that carry significant legal consequences under New York State law.
What Prompted the Investigation?
The investigation was launched after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) issued a cyber tip indicating that someone may have been distributing or possessing illegal material involving minors.
Law enforcement quickly acted on the information and secured a search warrant for Mills’ former home in Watervliet, NY, where they reportedly found evidence linked to child sexual exploitation.
Charges Mills Faces
According to police, Mills is charged with:
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Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child (Class D felony)
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Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child (Class E felony)
These charges suggest that Mills not only had the illegal material in his possession but also allegedly played a role in sharing or distributing it — a more serious offense under state law.
What Happens Next?
After his arrest, Mills was transported to SP Latham where he was processed and later released with an appearance ticket. He is scheduled to appear in Watervliet Town Court on June 17, 2025.
Police have not yet released additional information about how much material was found or whether any children were identified in the investigation.
A Reminder of the Larger Fight
This case is part of a growing number of arrests being made thanks to digital crime-fighting partnerships among local police, federal authorities, and national watchdog groups like NCMEC.
Programs like the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, funded by the Department of Justice, bring together over 60 law enforcement agencies in New York alone, and they continue to identify and stop people who exploit children online.
These types of investigations can take weeks or months and often involve tracking digital footprints, reviewing IP addresses, and identifying individuals behind illegal uploads and downloads.
If You Suspect Abuse
Anyone who suspects online child exploitation or sees inappropriate content involving minors can file a report directly at www.missingkids.org. Every report counts and could help protect a child from harm.
