A 37-year-old man from Tonawanda was arrested on Wednesday and charged with child sex crimes, as well as possessing over a dozen illegal assault weapons, according to an announcement by the New York State Police. The arrest came as a result of an internet crimes against children investigation conducted in the Town of Tonawanda.
John R. Yungbluth was found to allegedly possess child pornography, leading to his arrest. A search warrant was subsequently executed at his residence in Tonawanda where law enforcement officials recovered over 30 pieces of computer evidence that will be examined for child pornography.
13 unregistered assault weapons, along with over 85 large-capacity ammunition feeding devices, were also seized. It was revealed that Yungbluth holds a valid New York State pistol permit and has multiple handguns registered to his name. However, during the search, two handguns that were not registered in New York were allegedly found in his possession.
Yungbluth now faces several charges including possessing a sexual performance by a child, first-degree criminal possession of a weapon (for possessing over 10 assault weapons), second-degree criminal possession of a weapon (for possessing two unregistered and loaded firearms), and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon (for possessing large capacity ammunition feeding devices).
Following his arrest, Yungbluth was arraigned, and bail was set at $25,000 or $50,000 bond. No further information is available at this time - 37-year-old Man Arrested for Child Sex Crimes, Possession of 10+ Illegal Assault Weapons.