Endicott Police Charge Man Linked to Girl’s Video

Investigators in Endicott say they've arrested a man for allegedly encouraging an 11-year-old girl to send him a cellphone video recording of herself performing a sex act.

The man also was accused of sending the girl a video of himself performing a sexual act.

Authorities say 18-year-old Collin Barney of Nichols faces two felony charges. Police say he was charged with use of a child in a sexual performance and disseminating indecent material to a minor.

According to the Endicott police department, Barney was arrested following an investigation that began about three weeks ago. Detectives say Barney is a friend of the girl's family.

Police executed a search warrant at Barney's residence. Cellphones and computers seized by investigators are being analyzed by the Binghamton police forensic unit.

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