Former Omro Alderman Sentenced for Child Pornography Possession

Jason Reeves received 6.5 years in federal prison and 10 years of supervised release.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Jason Reeves, a former alderman in Omro, Wisconsin, was sentenced to 6.5 years in federal prison for possession of child pornography. The investigation began with a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, which led authorities to Reeves' home where they seized electronic devices containing child pornography.

Why it matters

The case highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement and child protection organizations to identify and prosecute individuals involved in the exploitation of minors through child pornography. As an elected official, Reeves' crimes represent a breach of public trust and raise concerns about the vetting processes for political candidates.

The details

Reeves was convicted of one count of receipt of child pornography after authorities discovered he had sent a video file of a naked girl believed to be between 7-10 years old to another person through a chat message. A search of his home uncovered additional child pornography on his electronic devices.

  • In April 2025, a search warrant was executed at Reeves' home and various electronic devices were seized.
  • On February 20, 2026, Reeves was sentenced to 6.5 years in federal prison and 10 years of supervised release.

The players

Jason Reeves

A former alderman in Omro, Wisconsin who was convicted of possession of child pornography.

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

A non-profit organization that provides assistance to law enforcement and families in cases involving missing and exploited children.

Wisconsin Department of Justice

The state's Department of Justice, which assisted in the investigation of Reeves.

Winnebago County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency that executed the search warrant at Reeves' home.

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The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement and child protection organizations to identify and prosecute individuals involved in the exploitation of minors through child pornography. As an elected official, Reeves' crimes represent a breach of public trust and raise concerns about the vetting processes for political candidates.