Officers Garner Praise from U.S. Attorneys
An Alliance man is facing prison time after being convicted by a federal jury on Aug. 21 for transporting and possessing child pornography.
On Aug. 21, United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Tyler Denby, formerly of Alliance, was found guilty by a federal jury in Lincoln for one count of possession of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography.
“The verdict subjects Denby to a potential prison term of up to twenty years on each count and a minimum of five years on the transportation count. United States District Judge Susan M. Bazis presided over the trial and set sentencing for November 21, 2024,” a press release issued by Lehr states.
The press release describes the events that led to Denby’s arrest in 2021.
“On July 30th of 2021, Alliance Police Department received two separate calls for assistance concerning an individual threatening others in the Alliance area. Denby, who was then a Montana resident visiting the town of Alliance, was identified as the suspect and was contacted at a local gas station. During the encounter, the officer’s gained probable cause to search Denby’s vehicle when a marijuana pipe was spotted in his pocket. A stolen firearm was then located on Denby’s person. During the search of his vehicle, a large number of electronic devices, along with some other very concerning items, including a pillowcase filled with stained children’s underwear, were discovered by the searching law enforcement officers with the Alliance Police Department and Box Butte County Sheriff’s Office. The items were seized from the vehicle and Denby was arrested for several state crimes. A search warrant was received for the numerous electronic devices. The devices were later reviewed by the Alliance Police Department. Three microSD cards which had been located in Denby’s wallet contained a substantial amount of child pornography files. While Denby was in custody, he was interviewed by law enforcement and he admitted to having child pornography on those devices. He also admitted to travelling from Montana to Nebraska with the child pornography on his devices,” the release states.
The case was investigated by the Alliance Police Department. APD Chief David Leavitt issued a statement commending the officers for their work on the case, noting that their efforts garnered praise from the U.S. Attorneys.
“This week, officers from the Alliance Police Department traveled to Lincoln, Nebraska for the jury trial of Tyler Denby, formerly of Alliance. During the trial in Lincoln, Sergeant David LaDuke and Officer Dani Cambell worked closely with Assistant U.S. Attorneys Smith and Fliam to prepare their testimony. Despite the graphic nature of the evidence, they meticulously reviewed all pertinent reports and collaborated effectively with the legal team. Their preparation ensured that their testimonies were both clear and impactful. Their dedication and professionalism were recognized by the U.S. Attorneys, who repeatedly praised their quick thinking and decisive actions that significantly contributed to the strength of the case. After a short deliberation, Tyler Denby was found guilty on all counts and will serve a long prison sentence to be decided in November at his sentencing hearing. I am very proud of our hard-working police officers and their ongoing commitment to keep the Alliance community safe,” Leavitt said.