VILLENOVA – An Erie County resident is accused of trying to get explicit photos from an underage individual.

On Sept. 26, the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division initiated an investigation in the town of Villenova regarding inappropriate communications with a juvenile victim.

Through the course of the investigation, it was alleged that Justin M. Stanfield, 39, of Brant, had requested explicit pictures and videos from a juvenile. Further investigation revealed that Stanfield also disseminated indecent material to the same minor.

On Thursday, Stanfield voluntarily turned himself in to authorities for Centralized Arraignment Program proceedings. He will answer the charges of use of a child in a sexual performance and first-degree disseminating indecent material to minors in the first degree in the town of Villenova Court at a later date.

The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office notes that it remains committed to the protection of children and the prosecution of those who attempt to exploit them.