28-03-2025
Chenango Co. man accused of sending inappropriate messages to a child
CHENANGO COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A Chenango County man is being accused of sending inappropriate messages to a minor.
New York State Police announced the arrest of Even Eldred, 24, of McDonough for crimes against a child as well as weapons related charges.
Eldred was arrested following an investigation and the execution of a search warrant at his residence on March 25.
In June 2023, Troopers received information from a local police agency in the state of Virginia that an adult man had sent sexually explicit images and was soliciting a juvenile.
During the search warrant, Eldred was found to be in possession of five assault rifles and high-capacity magazines that are not New York State SAFE Act Compliant.
Eldred was taken into custody and charged with the following:
Five counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree (assault rifle), a Class D Felony
Four counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree (large capacity ammunition feeding device), a Class D Felony
Disseminating Indecent Material to Minors in the First Degree, a Class D Felony
Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a Misdemeanor
Eldred was arraigned and remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $10,000 cash bail, $15,000 credit card, $50,000 insurance company bail bond and/or $75,000 partially secured bond with 10% deposit.
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