Who is Frank Noeson?
Frank E. Noeson III is a 45-year-old fifth-grade teacher in the Springville Griffith-Institute Central School District in New York. He has been arrested and charged by criminal complaint with possession of child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
What are the allegations against him?
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Noeson had been communicating with a 15-year-old girl in Dover, N.H. on Snapchat since at least January 2023. As part of the communications, Noeson is accused of directing the girl to send pictures and videos that constituted child pornography. He also allegedly sent multiple sexually explicit images of himself to the victim through Snapchat.
The FBI Miami Field Office alerted the FBI Buffalo Field Office about Noeson and its investigation on April 19, 2023. Two search warrants were executed on April 21 and Noeson’s cell phone was seized. Multiple sexually explicit conversations between Noeson and the victim on Snapchat, which had been occurring since at least August 2022, were allegedly recovered.
What are the consequences for him?
Noeson made an initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael J. Roemer and is being held pending a detention hearing on May 2, 2023. If convicted, he faces up to 10 years in prison.
The Springville Griffith-Institute Central School District is aware of the arrest and has placed Noeson on administrative leave from work. The district has also stated that the allegations do not involve a district student and that it will cooperate with law enforcement regarding the investigation.
How has the community reacted?
The news of Noeson’s arrest has shocked and saddened many people in the Springville community, especially the parents and students of the school district. Some have expressed disbelief and anger, while others have expressed sympathy and support for the victim and her family.
The district has offered counseling and support services to the students and staff who may be affected by the situation. The district has also urged anyone with information in connection to the case to contact the FBI at (716) 843-1611.
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