Ryan Mowrey, a 38-year-old resident of Caroga Lake, New York, has been ordered detained following charges of distributing child pornography. The announcement was made by Acting United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and Craig L. Tremaroli, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office for the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
According to the complaint, in June 2025, Mowrey communicated with an adult whom he believed could facilitate sexual activity with an 11-year-old girl. After initial plans to meet in April 2025 were postponed and contact ceased, Mowrey resumed communication on May 6, 2025. He then sent a video containing child pornography as evidence that he could be trusted. The charges remain allegations at this stage; Mowrey is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Acting United States Attorney Sarcone stated: “As alleged, Mowrey sent child pornography to someone he believed had access to an 11-year-old girl. At least several times per week we charge someone engaging in this kind of despicable crime. We will not stop until we have rid our communities of people who have a sexual interest in children.”
FBI Special Agent in Charge Tremaroli added: “As alleged, Mr. Mowrey engaged in predatory behavior targeting children and is now facing serious federal charges. The FBI will continue to aggressively investigate these disturbing individuals and ensure they are brought to justice for their heinous crimes.”
If convicted, Mowrey faces up to 40 years in prison with a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years, fines up to $250,000, and supervised release ranging from five years to life. Sentencing would be determined by a judge based on relevant statutes and guidelines.
The investigation is being conducted by the FBI and prosecution is led by Assistant U.S. Attorney Alexander Wentworth-Ping.
This case falls under Project Safe Childhood, a national initiative aimed at combating child sexual exploitation and abuse through coordinated efforts among federal, state, and local agencies. More information about Project Safe Childhood can be found at https://www.justice.gov/psc.
