Topline: Investigation determined the man possessed child pornography and was disseminating child pornography.
Published: April 11, 2025 8:00 am ET
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John Todaro (via New York State Police)
AMHERST, NY — The vice president of a biker group that supports abused children has been arrested for allegedly distributing and possessing child pornography.
John C. Todaro, 49, was arrested on Wednesday for Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child (D Felony) and Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child (E Felony).
The Bureau of Criminal Investigation out of SP Clarence, with the assistance from the Troop A Computer Crimes Unit, conducted an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigation in the town of Amherst, New York.
Investigation determined Todaro possessed child pornography and was disseminating child pornography, the New York State Police said.
Todaro is an active member and the Vice President of Bikers Against Child Abuse Buffalo Chapter.
“Todaro would have had opportunities to be around children and child victims,” the news release stated.
According to its website, Bikers Against Child Abuse “exists with the intent to create a safer environment for abused children.”
“We exist as a body of bikers to empower children to not feel afraid of the world in which they live,” the website reads.
The organization is a 501 (C) (3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization and offers a 24/7 hotline for children.
Todaro was arraigned in the town of Amherst Court and was released on own recognizance and scheduled to return to court in May 2025.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the NYSP at 585-344-6200.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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John Todaro (via New York State Police)
AMHERST, NY — The vice president of a biker group that supports abused children has been arrested for allegedly distributing and possessing child pornography.
John C. Todaro, 49, was arrested on Wednesday for Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child (D Felony) and Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child (E Felony).
The Bureau of Criminal Investigation out of SP Clarence, with the assistance from the Troop A Computer Crimes Unit, conducted an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigation in the town of Amherst, New York.
Investigation determined Todaro possessed child pornography and was disseminating child pornography, the New York State Police said.
Todaro is an active member and the Vice President of Bikers Against Child Abuse Buffalo Chapter.
“Todaro would have had opportunities to be around children and child victims,” the news release stated.
According to its website, Bikers Against Child Abuse “exists with the intent to create a safer environment for abused children.”
“We exist as a body of bikers to empower children to not feel afraid of the world in which they live,” the website reads.
The organization is a 501 (C) (3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization and offers a 24/7 hotline for children.
Todaro was arraigned in the town of Amherst Court and was released on own recognizance and scheduled to return to court in May 2025.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the NYSP at 585-344-6200.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Published: April 11, 2025 8:00 am ET
John Todaro (via New York State Police)
AMHERST, NY — The vice president of a biker group that supports abused children has been arrested for allegedly distributing and possessing child pornography.
John C. Todaro, 49, was arrested on Wednesday for Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child (D Felony) and Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child (E Felony).
The Bureau of Criminal Investigation out of SP Clarence, with the assistance from the Troop A Computer Crimes Unit, conducted an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigation in the town of Amherst, New York.
Investigation determined Todaro possessed child pornography and was disseminating child pornography, the New York State Police said.
Todaro is an active member and the Vice President of Bikers Against Child Abuse Buffalo Chapter.
“Todaro would have had opportunities to be around children and child victims,” the news release stated.
According to its website, Bikers Against Child Abuse “exists with the intent to create a safer environment for abused children.”
“We exist as a body of bikers to empower children to not feel afraid of the world in which they live,” the website reads.
The organization is a 501 (C) (3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization and offers a 24/7 hotline for children.
Todaro was arraigned in the town of Amherst Court and was released on own recognizance and scheduled to return to court in May 2025.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the NYSP at 585-344-6200.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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