Church Elder Accused of Child Porn | Montpelier News

A West Rutland man, Andrew Buzzell, 34, faces serious child pornography charges after allegedly exchanging explicit images of a nine-year-old girl via an instant messaging app in November. An undercover FBI agent allegedly caught him requesting such content and describing sexual acts in June. Shockingly, Buzzell was once an elder at a local church and held a leadership role in a child-focused religious organization — a stark contrast to the accusations. He’s now under 24-hour house arrest with possible 20-year prison time if convicted. The group he led has removed his name from their website and remains silent. This case exposes hidden dangers within trusted communities. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/97b9b22479240d8e