19 March 2023
NEW YORK STATE POLICE
Major Vincent T. Lightcap
Troop D Commander
PRESS RELEASE
On March 19, 2023, State Police in Fulton arrested Joshua J. Demars, age 37, from Fulton, NY, for the following charges:
- (3) counts of Possessing Sexual Performance by a Child, class “E” felony
- (2) counts of Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child, class “D” felony
- (1) count of Tampering with Evidence, class “E” felony.
Demars was arrested at his residence this morning following an investigation by the New York State Police Troop D - Computer Crime Unit. Investigators located images and videos on his cell phone and computer consistent with the sexual exploitation of children.
Demars was transported to the Oswego County CAP Court and is being remanded to the Oswego County Jail on $2,500 cash Bail/$5,000 bond.
State Police were assisted by U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Fulton Police Department.
The investigation is continuing.