Computer virus tricks man into turning himself in for child pornography

Detailed by ABC affiliate WJLA, police were likely surprised when 21-year-old Jay Matthew Riley of Woodbridge, Virginia strolled into a Prince William police station in order to inquire about any warrants issued for him on child pornography charges. Prior to his visit to the police station, Riley was apparently using his laptop when a “ransomware” window appeared on his screen likely from some form of computer virus on his computer.

Within the window, a message warned Riley that child pornography had been located on his hard drive and he needed to pay a fine or face prosecution from the FBI. This a common scam that attempts to extort money from anyone using the computer, specifically amounts between $200 and $500. Basically, the user is tricked into believing that their computer is unusable unless they enter payment information.

Riley was nice enough to bring his laptop into the police station with him while inquiring about law enforcement’s interest in his online activities. After voluntarily handing over the laptop to authorities, police officers searched the computer and located photos of underage girls in addition to inappropriate conversations with underage girls.

After determining that one of the girls was in fact thirteen and located within the United States, the police executed a search of Riley’s home in order to take possession of all computers and electronic devices.

At this point, police arrested Riley and charged him with “three counts of possession of child pornography, one count of using a communication device to solicit certain offenses involving children, and one count of indecent liberties with a minor.” Riley is being held without bond at this time. When asked about the unusual incident, Prince William County Police spokesman Officer Jonathan Perok said

 “We’ve never had a case like this, I’m safe to say that, But the nature of what we have here is quite significant and severe.”

Source: Digital Trends

Computer virus tricks man into turning himself in for child pornography

Detailed by ABC affiliate WJLA, police were likely surprised when 21-year-old Jay Matthew Riley of Woodbridge, Virginia strolled into a Prince William police station in order to inquire about any warrants issued for him on child pornography charges. Prior to his visit to the police station, Riley was apparently using his laptop when a “ransomware” window appeared on his screen likely from some form of computer virus on his computer.

Within the window, a message warned Riley that child pornography had been located on his hard drive and he needed to pay a fine or face prosecution from the FBI. This a common scam that attempts to extort money from anyone using the computer, specifically amounts between $200 and $500. Basically, the user is tricked into believing that their computer is unusable unless they enter payment information.

Riley was nice enough to bring his laptop into the police station with him while inquiring about law enforcement’s interest in his online activities. After voluntarily handing over the laptop to authorities, police officers searched the computer and located photos of underage girls in addition to inappropriate conversations with underage girls.

After determining that one of the girls was in fact thirteen and located within the United States, the police executed a search of Riley’s home in order to take possession of all computers and electronic devices.

At this point, police arrested Riley and charged him with “three counts of possession of child pornography, one count of using a communication device to solicit certain offenses involving children, and one count of indecent liberties with a minor.” Riley is being held without bond at this time. When asked about the unusual incident, Prince William County Police spokesman Officer Jonathan Perok said

 “We’ve never had a case like this, I’m safe to say that, But the nature of what we have here is quite significant and severe.”

Source: Digital Trends

Cops say teens set fire to get arrested to hangout with jailed buddy

WINNIPEG -- Two youths in a remote Manitoba community accused of intentionally torching an RCMP station did so as part of a bizarre plan to get arrested and flown to a Winnipeg youth jail to visit a pal who is also currently facing arson charges, prosecutors alleged this week.

And the suspected arson case comes at a time RCMP in remote St. Theresa Point, Man., are contending with an emerging crime problem where a "gang" of youths are engaging in a destructive ritual dubbed

"Bad Ass Sundays" as they mark out a weekly time to wreak havoc there, Judge Rocky Pollack heard.
The boys, 13 and 14, were collared after what's known locally as the "justice building," leased by the RCMP from the Island Lake Tribal Council, caught fire and was destroyed just after 4 a.m. Sunday, July 21.

The younger boy appeared for and was granted bail at the Manitoba Youth Centre (MYC) on Thursday.

He has no record or other pending charges and is presumed innocent. Pollack was legally bound under the Youth Criminal Justice Act to give him a shot at freedom with many restrictions attached.
He and his co-accused are suspected of picking the lock to the RCMP section of the side-by-side building with a paper clip then using matches and a lighter to torch paper and the back of the building,

Crown attorney Courtney St. Croix said.When police caught up to the 13-year-old, he told them it was a joint arson attempt made to get out of the community and into the confines of MYC, St. Croix alleged.

"They both planned to get arrested to go be with (a third youth) in prison," St. Croix said of the youth's comments. The youth already in lockup is being held there for his suspected involvement in torching a community RCMP truck and the arena.

An RCMP spokeswoman couldn't provide a full damage estimate on Friday, but previously said damage to "RCMP assets" totalled about $20,000.

An adjacent structure used for storage by the band was also destroyed. There were no injuries.
These events are just a handful of recent crime issues in St. Theresa, court heard. The fly-in community with a population of about 3,000 is one of four comprising the Island Lake First Nation reserve, about 460 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg.

"RCMP in the area are particularly concerned because a group of young individuals seem to be establishing some type of a gang," St. Croix said. Mounties have caught wind of youths conducting destructive "missions" on Sundays, which some refer to as "Bad Ass Sundays," Pollack was told.
In opposing bail for the teen, St. Croix called the RCMP building fire an example of "brazen disrespect for authority." The alleged comments about starting the fire in order to get locked up are "pretty weak," she said.

"If they're willing to (allegedly) burn down an RCMP detachment to come hang out with their friend, I'm concerned about what else they'll be willing to do to bring themselves back to jail."
Friendship. [Source]

Cops say teens set fire to get arrested to hangout with jailed buddy

WINNIPEG -- Two youths in a remote Manitoba community accused of intentionally torching an RCMP station did so as part of a bizarre plan to get arrested and flown to a Winnipeg youth jail to visit a pal who is also currently facing arson charges, prosecutors alleged this week.

And the suspected arson case comes at a time RCMP in remote St. Theresa Point, Man., are contending with an emerging crime problem where a "gang" of youths are engaging in a destructive ritual dubbed

"Bad Ass Sundays" as they mark out a weekly time to wreak havoc there, Judge Rocky Pollack heard.
The boys, 13 and 14, were collared after what's known locally as the "justice building," leased by the RCMP from the Island Lake Tribal Council, caught fire and was destroyed just after 4 a.m. Sunday, July 21.

The younger boy appeared for and was granted bail at the Manitoba Youth Centre (MYC) on Thursday.

He has no record or other pending charges and is presumed innocent. Pollack was legally bound under the Youth Criminal Justice Act to give him a shot at freedom with many restrictions attached.
He and his co-accused are suspected of picking the lock to the RCMP section of the side-by-side building with a paper clip then using matches and a lighter to torch paper and the back of the building,

Crown attorney Courtney St. Croix said.When police caught up to the 13-year-old, he told them it was a joint arson attempt made to get out of the community and into the confines of MYC, St. Croix alleged.

"They both planned to get arrested to go be with (a third youth) in prison," St. Croix said of the youth's comments. The youth already in lockup is being held there for his suspected involvement in torching a community RCMP truck and the arena.

An RCMP spokeswoman couldn't provide a full damage estimate on Friday, but previously said damage to "RCMP assets" totalled about $20,000.

An adjacent structure used for storage by the band was also destroyed. There were no injuries.
These events are just a handful of recent crime issues in St. Theresa, court heard. The fly-in community with a population of about 3,000 is one of four comprising the Island Lake First Nation reserve, about 460 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg.

"RCMP in the area are particularly concerned because a group of young individuals seem to be establishing some type of a gang," St. Croix said. Mounties have caught wind of youths conducting destructive "missions" on Sundays, which some refer to as "Bad Ass Sundays," Pollack was told.
In opposing bail for the teen, St. Croix called the RCMP building fire an example of "brazen disrespect for authority." The alleged comments about starting the fire in order to get locked up are "pretty weak," she said.

"If they're willing to (allegedly) burn down an RCMP detachment to come hang out with their friend, I'm concerned about what else they'll be willing to do to bring themselves back to jail."
Friendship. [Source]