Image Copyright Lowes Computers 2026 Lower Burrell, Pa. – Police in Lower Burrell arrested a Lower Burrell man after receiving information from the FBI Child Exploitation Unit that Child Sexual Abuse material had been distributed on the dark web on September 20, 2026. The video depicted an adult male sexually abusing a toddler, according to Police. The male depicted in the video has a tatoo on his inner forearm. The criminal complaint indicates the videos possible creation date was in April 2026. It was through further investigation, police and the FBI were able to identify the suspect as being Richard Reed, age 63 of Lower Burrell. According to the criminal complaint, a search warrant was applied for and executed at a residence in Lower Burrell. Police say Reed answered the front door, and in view was the tatoo on his right arm matching the exact one seen in the sexually explicit video. Reed was placed under arrest and was handcuffed, subsequently transported to the Lower Burrell Police Station. Reed allegedly told investigators that he was having impotent issues and claimed he used the sites to view images of underage girls or talk to people Reed is facing 12 felony charges and was arraigned on Monday, September 21st @ 8:50 pm. F1 Photograph/Film/Depict on Computer Sex Act – Knowingly or Permitting Child 04/22/2026 F2 Unlawful Contact w/ Minor- Incest 04/22/2026 F1 Unlawful Contact w/ Minor- Sexual Offenses 04/22/2026 F1 Rape of Child 04/22/2026 F1 Statutory Sexual Assault: 11 Years Older 04/22/2026 F1 Invol. Deviate Sexual Intercourse W/Child 04/22/2026 F2 Sexual Assault 04/22/2026 F1 Agg. Ind. Assault of Child 04/22/2026 F3 Indecent Assault Person Less than 13 Years of Age 04/22/2026 F2 Incest of Minor – Complainant Under 13 Years 04/22/2026 F3 Corruption Of Minors – Defendant Age 18 or Above 04/22/2026 F3 Criminal Use Of Communication Facility A preliminary hearing is scheduled before the honorable Magisterial District Judge Cheryl J. Peck-Yakopek. Reed is lodged in the Westmoreland County Prison – Bail Denied. Post navigation Police Officer resigns in New Kensington after excessive force investigation Large amount of crack cocaine seized in New Kensington
