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A yearlong investigation into online exploitation of children in southern Chautauqua County has led to the arrest of a 29-year-old Frewsburg man.
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office initiated the probe in 2025. Through its investigation a suspect was identified as Grey E. Snyder. It is alleged that via online applications, Snyder directed, promoted and received obscene sexual performances of children.
On Friday, members of the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office and Homeland Security Investigations executed a search warrant on Main Street in Frewsburg. During the search warrant there were multiple devices seized for later examination.
Snyder was taken into custody on scene and charged with use of a child in a sexual performance, promoting an obscene sexual performance by a child, and disseminating indecent materials to minors. Snyder was later transported to the Chautauqua County Jail for centralized arraignment. He was remanded to the Chautauqua County Jail on $150,000/$300,000 bail.
This case is still actively being investigated by the sheriff’s office and its federal partners. Additional charges are believed to follow as a result of this investigation.
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office remains committed to protecting children from online exploitation and holding offenders accountable. Working closely with our local, state, and federal partners through the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is utilizing advanced technology and any available investigative resources to identify, track, and arrest those who target children online.
Residents with any information regarding Snyder's alleged illegal behavior, please call the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office at 716-753-4921.