Posted on: March 30, 2025 09:55 AM

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Buffalo man arrested for sex crimes against children and resisting arrest

On March 26, 2025, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation stationed at SP Clarence arrested Lamarr A. Smith, 45 of Buffalo, NY for Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child (D Felony), Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child (E Felony), Tampering with Evidence, Resisting Arrest and Obstruction of Governmental Administration.

The Bureau of Criminal Investigation out of SP Clarence with the assistance from the Troop A Computer Crimes Unit, conducted an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigation in the city of Buffalo.  Investigation determined Smith possessed child pornography and was disseminating child pornography. Smith attempted to discard evidence and resisted arrest when being taken into custody.

Smith was arraigned at Buffalo City Court.

The mission of the ICAC Task Force is to identify individuals online who are attempting to lure children to meet for sex or those disseminating child sexual abuse material. The Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program (ICAC program) helps state and local law enforcement agencies develop an effective response to technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation and Internet crimes against children.

From NYSP