U.S. Border Patrol Officer Charged with Possession of Child Pornography
- Anthony John Crowley, a 52-year-old from Minnetonka employed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, appeared in court on June 6, 2025, facing charges related to possession of child pornography.
- The charge comes shortly after the recent arrest of a federal investigator from Homeland Security Investigations who faced similar allegations of child exploitation.
- Federal prosecutors charged Crowley with intentionally having child sexual abuse material, highlighting a disturbing trend of criminal behavior among individuals in positions of public trust.
- Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph Thompson highlighted a concerning trend of multiple individuals in positions of authority committing offenses against children in recent months, emphasizing that such conduct will not be tolerated.
- Crowley was held without release as the case proceeds, underscoring that holding a position of authority does not exempt individuals from facing consequences in child exploitation investigations.
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U.S. Customs Border Protection officer charged with possessing child porn
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer was charged with knowingly possessing one or more items that contained visual depictions of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct, acting U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson said Friday. Anthony John Crowley 52, of Minnetonka, Minn., made his first appearance in U.S. District Court on Friday, authorities said. “In recent months, we have seen a rash of agents, officers, and public officials engagi…
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U.S. border patrol officer in MN federally charged for allegedly possessing child porn
Minneapolis, M.N. – A U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer in Minnesota is facing federal charges for allegedly possession child pornography. Prosecutors say 52-year old Anthony John Crowley of Minnetonka had material showing a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct. “In recent months, we have seen a rash of agents, officers, and public officials engaging in crimes against children,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson. “Let …
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