PINE BUSH — A 57-year-old Pine Bush man was arrested Thursday after investigators discovered he possessed images and videos depicting the sexual exploitation of children, according to New York State Police.
Mark Sturdevant was charged with possessing an obscene sexual performance by a child less than 16 years of age, a class E felony.
Authorities said the investigation revealed Sturdevant possessed materials depicting children as young as six years old.
The arrest followed a search warrant executed at Sturdevant’s residence on May 15, where the illegal materials were discovered.
The operation was conducted by the Troop F Computer Crimes Unit in coordination with the Troop F Bureau of Criminal Investigation in Middletown, the Troop F Community Stabilization Unit, and the Troop F Violent Gang and Narcotic Enforcement Team.
Sturdevant was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in Crawford Town Court on June 2 at 6 p.m.
State Police said the investigation is ongoing.
