Predator Arrested In Front Of Mother After Police Catch Him Sharing Inappropriate Images Online

Summary

On December 17, 2024, investigators in Dodge County, Wisconsin, executed a search warrant at a home after receiving a cybertip connected to Snapchat. The tip concerned an image reported as child sexual-abuse material that had been uploaded, shared, or saved from an IP address associated with the residence on January 8, 2024.

Investigators spoke with 22-year-old Colin, who had recently returned from college. After being advised of his rights, he described using online sex-chat sites and other platforms to communicate with adults. He acknowledged encountering sexual images of minors, sometimes received from people he understood to be adults, and said he might have saved and later deleted some. He also discussed a Snapchat account that had been shut down for illegal content. Colin said he had not sought help and expressed disgust about his behavior.

Officers seized several of Colin’s electronic devices, including a phone, laptop, desktop computer, and iPod. A preliminary review did not locate material, so investigators took the devices for a full forensic examination. Colin was not arrested during the search; officers told his mother that an arrest could follow if further examination found evidence.

The investigation later resulted in 10 felony counts of possessing child pornography. On June 4, 2025, Colin pleaded no contest to one count and was found guilty. The other nine counts were dismissed but could be considered at sentencing. He received three years in prison followed by three years of extended supervision, with three days’ custody credit. He was also ordered to register as a sex offender, pay $3,000 in restitution, and pay a $1,500 surcharge.

Presenters and Contributors

• No presenter or narrator is identified in the subtitles.
• Detective Kelsey — interviewed Colin and explained the investigation.
• Detective Becker — introduced the search warrant to the family.
• Agent Mulder — identified as being with the Sheriff’s Office.
• Detective Young — identified as speaking with Colin about the devices.
• Colin — subject of the investigation.
• Ann — Colin’s mother.