Winchester, Virginia – Winchester man will serve 20 years after child pornography investigation by regional task force.
According to the Virginia State Police, a Winchester City Circuit Court judge sentenced Shaun M. DeBlasio, 34, of Winchester, on Thursday, March 13, 2026, following his guilty plea to charges involving the manufacturing and distribution of child pornography.
Authorities said the conviction followed an investigation conducted by the Northern Virginia–Metro D.C. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. The Winchester Police Department assisted Virginia State Police during the investigation.
The Winchester Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office prosecuted the case.
In a statement, Commonwealth’s Attorney Heather D. Hovemarle said the case reflects cooperation among regional law enforcement agencies focused on protecting minors from online exploitation.
“We want to thank the Virginia State Police and the NOVA/DC ICAC Task Force for a thorough investigation which allowed us to prosecute this case to the fullest extent,” Hovemarle said in the statement. “We believe that justice was served and that the victim now has closure.”
Authorities noted the offenses allegedly involved the creation and distribution of illegal digital material involving minors. Investigators with the ICAC task force specialize in identifying and prosecuting online child exploitation crimes.
Officials also urged the public to preserve electronic evidence—including files, messages, and devices—if they suspect a child exploitation crime.
Reports can be submitted to the Virginia State Police or the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) through its CyberTipline at report.cybertip.org. Tips can also be made by calling 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
Cases involving online exploitation often involve digital forensic evidence collected from computers, phones, and online platforms, investigators said.
The case is now considered closed following the sentencing.
Local cases involving online crimes can affect students and young internet users who rely on digital platforms daily.
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