CORINTH, NY — New York State Police arrested a 21-year-old Corinth man after investigators said a search warrant at his home led them to evidence tied to suspected child sexual exploitation. Authorities charged Austin Denno with possessing a sexual performance by a child.
Police said the arrest came after an investigation handled by State Police in Wilton with help from the Troop G Computer Crimes Unit. Denno was taken to the Wilton barracks, processed, and later released on an appearance ticket. He is due in Corinth Town Court on Oct. 13, 2026.
Investigators say the case began with a search warrant at a Corinth home
According to State Police, the investigation centered on Denno’s residence in Corinth, where troopers executed a search warrant on Sept. 23, 2026. The arrest followed that search, suggesting investigators had already built a case before making contact with him.
Police have not publicly described what items were seized during the search or what specifically prompted the warrant. What they have said is that the investigation involved suspected child sexual exploitation and that the material recovered was consistent with child pornography.
The charge filed against Denno is a felony-level accusation under New York law. State Police identified the offense as possessing a sexual performance by a child, a crime that can involve digital or physical images depicting abuse or sexual exploitation of minors.
Troop G computer crimes investigators assisted Wilton troopers
The arrest was made by State Police in Wilton, with support from the Troop G Computer Crimes Unit. That unit typically handles cases involving digital evidence, online activity, or devices that may contain exploitative images or other illegal content.
In this case, investigators said the images were consistent with child pornography. Police did not say whether the material was found on a phone, computer, storage device, or elsewhere, and they have not released any additional details about how the evidence was discovered.
The involvement of the computer crimes unit indicates the case likely included a forensic review of electronic evidence. Troopers have not said whether any other arrests are expected or whether additional charges could be filed.
Austin Denno was processed and released on an appearance ticket
After his arrest, Denno was transported to the State Police barracks in Wilton for processing. Police then issued him an appearance ticket instead of holding him overnight in custody.
The ticket requires him to return to Corinth Town Court on Oct. 13, 2026. That court appearance will put the case into the local judicial process, where charges can be reviewed and a formal case timeline can begin to take shape.
Because he was released on an appearance ticket, Denno was not jailed after the arrest. Police did not announce any bail conditions, and they have not released any statement from Denno or anyone representing him.
What the felony charge means in a child exploitation case
Police described the accusation as possessing a sexual performance by a child, which is one of the charges used in cases involving exploitative images of minors. State Police said the material was consistent with child pornography, but they did not give a count of images or describe the content in detail.
Cases like this often depend heavily on digital records, device searches, and forensic examination of files. In this instance, authorities have only confirmed that the investigation followed a search warrant and that the arrest happened after the search at the Corinth home.
No victim information has been released, and State Police did not say whether the case involved local access, online sharing, or other conduct. At this stage, the public record consists of the arrest, the charge, and the scheduled court date.
Court date in Corinth will move the case forward
Denno’s next scheduled appearance is Oct. 13, 2026, in Corinth Town Court. That hearing is likely to be the first formal step in the local court process after the police investigation and arrest.
Until then, the allegations remain accusations. State Police have said only that the investigation was tied to suspected child sexual exploitation and that the search warrant at the Corinth residence produced evidence leading to the felony charge.
For now, investigators have not announced any wider public safety warning or broader enforcement action related to the case. The matter remains centered on the single arrest, the warrant execution, and the pending court appearance in Saratoga County.
