Endwell Resident Arrested for Sending Explicit Material to Minor

A 39-year-old Endwell man is facing a serious felony charge after police say he sent sexually explicit images and messages to someone he believed was a 13-year-old girl.

On June 17, 2025, Endicott Police responded to a call made to 911 reporting disturbing communications and an alleged attempt to meet the minor on Washington Avenue in Endicott.

Suspect Believed He Was Communicating with a Young Teen

According to the Endicott Police Department, Nicholas R. Mancini engaged in a series of electronic conversations by phone with a person he believed to be a 13-year-old female. During those communications, Mancini allegedly transmitted images and videos that depicted sexual conduct and nudity, images which police say were intended for his own gratification.

Arrest and Arraignment at Broome County Jail

Following the investigation into the incident, Mancini was arrested and processed at the Endicott Police Department. He was then transported to the Centralized Arraignment Part at the Broome County Jail to face formal charges. Mancini has been charged with Disseminating Indecent Material to Minors in the First Degree, a class D felony under New York State law.

Investigation Remains Ongoing

Authorities have confirmed that the case remains under active investigation. Law enforcement has not released further details about how Mancini was identified or whether the person on the receiving end of the messages was an undercover officer or someone else acting in cooperation with police.

Public Reminder on Internet Safety and Reporting Suspicious Behavior

This case serves as a troubling reminder of the dangers that minors can face online and the importance of monitoring digital interactions. If you have information about inappropriate communications or suspected online exploitation, report it to your local law enforcement immediately.

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For more information or to report suspected crimes involving minors, residents can contact their local law enforcement agency or use resources such as the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at www.missingkids.org or 1-800-THE-LOST.

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