Westfield, NY – A months-long investigation by the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office has led to the arrest of a 25-year-old Westfield man accused of promoting and possessing obscene material involving children.
According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, the Criminal Investigation Division began investigating in March 2025 after receiving information about online promotion of child pornography originating from the Westfield area. Investigators identified Nicholas Neal, 25, of Westfield, as the individual allegedly responsible.
Authorities said Neal’s devices were seized during the investigation, and a large quantity of images depicting children in sexual performances were discovered.
On Monday, October 21, 2025, around 1 p.m., investigators took Neal into custody at his residence. He was charged with one count of Promoting an Obscene Sexual Performance by a Child and ten counts of Possessing an Obscene Sexual Performance by a Child. Neal was transported to the Chautauqua County Jail for centralized arraignment and will face charges in Chautauqua County Supreme Court.
The Sheriff’s Office emphasized its continued commitment to combating child exploitation online, noting its collaboration with state and federal partners through the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
Officials said their message is clear: “People who exploit children will be found and brought to justice.”
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