Geneva man pleads guilty to possession of child pornography

ROCHESTER, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Rafael Arroyo-Ubiles, 28, of Geneva, NY, pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography before U.S. District Judge Meredith A. Vacca. The charge carries a minimum penalty of 15 years in prison, a maximum of 20 years, a lifetime period of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine.

Arroyo-Ubiles came to the attention of law enforcement in January 2026 during an investigation into narcotics sales in the City of Geneva. The Geneva Police Department executed multiple search warrants related to narcotics sales, including a warrant that recovered an online account belonging to Arroyo-Ubiles. While searching for evidence of narcotics activity, investigators discovered videos depicting Arroyo-Ubiles sexually abusing a five-year-old girl in his care.

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Kyle P. Rossi. The plea is the result of an investigation by the Geneva Police Department, under the direction of Chief Ronald Eveland, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Allen D. Davis, II.

Sentencing is scheduled for March 30, 2027, at 10:00 a.m. before Judge Vacca.

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