Plattsburgh Man Arrested on Child Abuse Material Charges

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:01 AM

A 29 year old Plattsburgh man is facing federal charges following an investigation into child sexual abuse material. New York State Police and Homeland Security Investigations arrested George B. Shimell Monday as part of an ongoing case. Authorities say Shimell was charged with possession of child sexual abuse material and was taken to Clinton County […]

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