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Federal jury convicts Rockford man on child pornography charges

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A federal jury has found Stephen Canfield, 54, of Rockford, guilty on child pornography charges.

According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Canfield was in possession of child pornography on both his cellphone and a Dropbox account.

Authorities said the investigation was started after the Department of Homeland Security received a cybertip that the Dropbox contained suspected child pornography.

“This conviction should send a clear message that the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois will not stop in its strong commitment to identify, locate, and bring to justice predators who exploit children,” said U.S. Attorney Boutros. “Safeguarding our children from those who seek to exploit them has been and will remain a top priority in our Office.”

Justice Department: Rockford resident gets 6 years for child porn charges

Stephen Canfield, 54, of Rockford, has been sentenced to spend 6 years in prison for possession of child pornography.

March 2, 2026

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DOJ charges Rockford resident with child pornography

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Department of Justice has indicted Alex LeDoux, 34, of Rockford, on charges of receiving, transporting, and possessing child pornography. According to the DOJ, LeDoux was in possession of child pornography in 2023. He was indicted in federal court on Tuesday and faces up to 20…

September 10, 2025

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Beloit man accused of persuading minor to produce child pornography

MADISON, Wis. (WTVO) — A federal grand jury has indicted Michael Shu, 25, of Beloit, for producing and receiving child pornography, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, on two occasions in March 2025, Shu coaxed the victim into producing child pornography, and then…

September 17, 2025

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