Glens Falls Man Arrested on Federal Child Pornography Charge

Dylan T. Taylor accused of exchanging illicit photos with juvenile in Mississippi

Apr. 15, 2026 at 2:51am

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A 30-year-old Glens Falls, New York man has been arrested on a federal charge of receiving child pornography following a multi-agency investigation that began in December. Dylan T. Taylor was taken into custody on March 9 at his residence on a federal arrest warrant after authorities in Mississippi reported he was exchanging illicit photographs with a juvenile female in their jurisdiction.

Why it matters

The case highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to investigate and prosecute individuals involved in the exploitation of minors through child pornography, a serious crime that can have devastating impacts on victims. It also underscores the importance of cross-jurisdictional cooperation between local, state, and federal agencies to identify and apprehend suspected offenders.

The details

The Glens Falls Police Department was contacted on December 23 by the George County Sheriff's Office in Lucedale, Mississippi, reporting that an adult male residing in Glens Falls was exchanging illicit photographs with a juvenile female in their jurisdiction. Police identified the suspect as Dylan T. Taylor. A search warrant was obtained and executed on March 4 at Taylor's Division Street residence, with assistance from Homeland Security Investigations. Multiple electronic devices were seized during the search, and the case was turned over to Homeland Security Investigations. A federal arrest warrant was issued on March 9 charging Taylor with receipt of child pornography.

  • On December 23, the Glens Falls Police Department was contacted by authorities in Mississippi regarding the investigation.
  • On March 4, a search warrant was executed at Taylor's residence, with assistance from Homeland Security Investigations.
  • On March 9, a federal arrest warrant was issued charging Taylor with receipt of child pornography, and he was taken into custody at his residence without incident.

The players

Dylan T. Taylor

A 30-year-old Glens Falls, New York resident who was arrested on a federal charge of receiving child pornography.

Glens Falls Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that was contacted by authorities in Mississippi and assisted in the investigation.

George County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency in Lucedale, Mississippi that initially reported the alleged exchange of illicit photographs between Taylor and a juvenile female in their jurisdiction.

Homeland Security Investigations

The federal agency that assisted in the execution of the search warrant and took over the investigation.

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What they’re saying

“Anyone with information regarding the investigation is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Chico at (518) 761-3840 extension 3735.”

— Glens Falls Police Department

What’s next

Taylor is being held at Rensselaer County Jail pending further court proceedings related to the federal child pornography charge.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to identify and apprehend individuals involved in the exploitation of minors through child pornography, a serious crime that can have devastating impacts on victims. It also underscores the importance of cross-jurisdictional cooperation between local, state, and federal agencies to investigate and prosecute these types of offenses.