Former Pastor Arrested in Child Porn Case | Buffalo News

A former Buffalo Catholic pastor, Jeffrey Nowak, 46, faces federal child pornography charges after being arrested and appearing in court. Initially placed on leave in 2019 over allegations of inappropriate contact with children, the case was reopened in March after Scotland alerted the FBI to an online child exploitation group tied to the username PigBoy666. Agents seized devices—including a USB drive hidden in a Bible case—from his home, suggesting he was viewing illegal material at the time. If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison, with additional charges possible as forensic analysis continues. The Diocese says it was unaware of the allegations until recently and will cooperate fully. Authorities stress that no one is above the law, and this arrest is seen as a critical moment in sending a strong message to those who abuse their positions. 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/73ae8c54bc64fbeb