Published on February 27, 2026 11:22 am
Last Updated on February 27, 2026 11:22 am
A district judge sentenced an Olney man to 28 years in federal prison after he admitted to producing child pornography of a 13-year-old minor.
Joseph Jared St. Pierre, 37, pleaded guilty to one count of production of child pornography. Upon release from prison, he will serve 15 years of supervised release.
“Repeated sexual acts against minors is reprehensible, and the Justice Department will relentlessly pursue offenders who prey on and exploit children,” said U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft.
According to court documents, law enforcement officers responded to a report of sexual assault in July 2024 when the mother of a 13-year-old minor discovered a video on the minor’s cell phone of the minor engaging in sexual acts with St. Pierre.
“Thanks to the dedication of HSI agents, this predator has been removed from the community and is unable to victimize any more minors while allowing the survivor to begin the healing process,” said HSI Chicago Special Agent in Charge, Matthew Scarpino.
St. Pierre admitted to engaging in sexually explicit conduct with the minor on three separate occasions in Olney.
Homeland Security Investigations and the Richland County Sheriff’s Office contributed to the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney David Sanders prosecuted the case.
