Albion PD charges Rochester man with sex crimes against a child
ALBION – The Albion Police Department today released the photo of a man charged last week with sex crimes against a child.
Nicholas W. Laffin
Nicholas Laffin, 28, of Rochester was arrested and charged with production and possession of child pornography. The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years in prison and a maximum of 30 years, U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross of the Western District of New York announced on Jan. 9.
Albion Police Chief David Mogle sent a photo of Laffin to the media today.
“The Albion Police Department felt it was important to get the suspect’s identity and this information out to the public due to concerns that there may be additional unidentified victims in the surrounding area,” Mogle said. “If your child came into contact with Laffin, please contact your local authorities. The Albion Police Department would like to remind parents/guardians to continuously monitor their child’s social media accounts.”
Laffin was charged by Albion PD with criminal sex act in the 2nd degree (actor 18 years or more/victim under 15 years); rape in the 2nd degree (actor 18 years or more/victim under 15 years); act in manner to injure child less than 17 years; and false written statement.
Nicholas Laffin was remanded to the Orleans County Jail and later held in federal custody, Mogle said.
U.S. Assistant Attorney Charles M. Kruly, who is handling the case at the federal level, stated Laffin was in a 13-year-old girl’s bedroom in Albion on Dec. 27. He fled the area but left a cell phone in bedroom.
Laffin was arrested for endangering the welfare of a child. On January 3, seven items of digital evidence were turned over to the FBI. An initial review of Laffin’s cell phone located in the minor victim’s bedroom recovered multiple images and video files of child pornography involving the minor victim.
