Chicago man charged with receiving, distributing child pornography

The Department of Justice said 27-year-old Jaron Woodsley shared images of child pornography last fall with another person on the social media platform Telegram.

While using Telegram, Woodsley reportedly distributed at least 13 videos and received six videos from the other person, who was indicted by a federal grand jury in the District of Colorado last year, according to investigators.

Officials said Woodsley was arrested on the morning of Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, and appeared in Chicago court at 2 p.m.

Woodsley has been charged with receiving and distributing child pornography, which are charges punishable by a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in a federal prison and a maximum of 20 years.

Anyone believing they are a victim of sexual exploitation is asked to contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children by going to www.missingkids.com or by calling 1-800-843-5678.

The service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.