Manassas police charge man, 19, with possession of child pornography

Possession of Child Pornography – Arrest
Manassas City Police Investigators, in conjunction with the Northern Virginia-District of Columbia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (NOVA/DC ICAC), concluded an investigation into the possession of child pornography over the Internet Wednesday with the arrest of Ryan Michael Hirmer.

Hirmer, 19, of 10423 Grant Ave was arrested on December 18, 2013 after Investigators discovered through the course of a 20 month-long investigation and execution of a search warrant of Himer’s residence that he had been using a file-sharing program to obtain child pornography over the Internet for personal use.  Grant was charged with two felony counts for Possession of Child Pornography.  His court date has not been set.

The NOVA/DC ICAC and Manassas City Police are asking the public if they have additional information regarding the above-listed case to call 703-257-8092 or Crime Solvers at 703-330-0330.

Possession and Distribution of Child Pornography – Arrest
Manassas City Police Investigators, in conjunction with the Northern Virginia-District of Columbia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (NOVA/DC ICAC), concluded an investigation into the possession and distribution of child pornography over the Internet Wednesday with the arrest of Jesse Good Galvan.

GALVAN, 35, of Leetsdale, PA was arrested on December 18, 2013 after NOVA/DC ICAC conducted a search warrant of 170 Market St, Manassas Park, VA, which was Galvan’s residence at the time of the search warrant. 

Upon further investigation, Detectives discovered Galvan had been using file-sharing software to obtain and distribute child pornography over the Internet for several years. 

Following the 18 month-long investigation, Galvan was charged with nine felony counts for Possession of Child Pornography and one felony count for Distribution of Child Pornography.  He is currently awaiting extradition from Pennsylvania back to Virginia.

The NOVA/DC ICAC and Manassas City Police are asking the public if anyone has additional information regarding the above-listed case to call 703-257-8092 or Crime Solvers at 703-330-0330.

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Anyone with information about these events is encouraged to call the Manassas City Police Department Investigative Services Division at (703) 257-8092 or Crime Solvers.  The Manassas City Crime Solvers will pay a cash reward up to $1000.00 for information that leads to an arrest in these cases.  The confidential 24-hour tip line is (703) 330-0330.