Man charged in North Tonawanda with illicit online conversations

Police say the suspect thought he was talking with a 10-year-old
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North Tonawanda, N.Y. (WBEN) - A Newfane man was arrested Tuesday after a month-long investigation into his online conduct with a minor.

Michael Birely was arrested by North Tonawanda Police after officials determined the 31-year-old was having sexual conversations through social media with a person he believed was 10-years-old.

Birely has been charged with Attempted Disseminating Indecent Material to Minors.

North Tonawanda Police say an investigation is ongoing as to whether Birely committed any other crimes.

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