Brandon Quintana, age 32, of Greenfield Center, New York, appeared in federal court November 3, 2026, on charges of possessing child pornography. Quintana was detained pending a detention hearing scheduled for November 6, 2026, before United States Magistrate Judge Paul J. Evangelista.

First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III Anthony Patrone, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Buffalo Field Office of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) made the announcement.

The complaint filed against Quintana alleges that on or about July 30, 2026, Quintana possessed child pornography on his cellular phone. Quintana is a registered sex offender based on his prior state conviction for promoting the sexual performance of a child less than 17 years old. First Assistant U.S. Attorney John A. Sarcone said, “As alleged, another individual believed that they could repeatedly victimize children and not face any consequences. But thanks to our partners at HSI, Quintana will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law for his heinous actions.”

HSI Buffalo Acting Special Agent in Charge Anthony Patrone said, “The alleged possession of child sexual abuse material perpetuates the exploitation of vulnerable children and causes enduring harm to victims. HSI Albany, alongside the New York State Police Internet Crimes Against Children and our law enforcement partners, remains steadfast in identifying and investigating individuals who allegedly exploit children online. We will continue working to protect children, support survivors and hold offenders accountable under the law.”

Because of his prior conviction, the charge filed against Quintana could carry a mandatory minimum term of 10 years in prison and a statutory maximum prison term of 20 years. The charge also carries a fine of up to $250,000 and a term of supervised release of at least 5 years and up to life. Quintana will also be required to register as a sex offender upon his release from prison.

A defendant’s sentence is imposed by a judge based on the particular statutes the defendant is convicted of violating, the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other factors. The charges presented are merely accusations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

This case was investigated by HSI, New York State Police, Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office and the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney A.J. Vickey is prosecuting the case as part of Project Safe Childhood.

Project Safe Childhood is a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Led by the U.S. Attorneys' Offices and the Criminal Division's Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS), Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state and local resources to better locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit https://www.justice.gov/psc.