NY State Police arrest five following online child exploitation investigation
In early October 2026, members of the New York State Police Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, along with the Bureau of Criminal Investigation out of SP Clarence, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and Lancaster Police Department, conducted a two-day online child exploitation operation in Erie County.
As a result of the investigation, five individuals were arrested and charged with Attempted Rape in the Second Degree (Class E Felony).
Individuals Arrested on October 2, 2026:
Michael J. Soloman 43, from Tonawanda, NY
Kelly J. Kagel 38, from Lockport, NY
Anthoney F. Stokes 47, from Buffalo, NY
Alexander A. Amarena 29, from Lockport, NY
Individual Arrested on October 3, 2026:
Joseph D. Boyler 69, from Tonawanda, NY
Individual Arrested on October 4, 2026:
Mohammad Mohanuddin, age 29, from Buffalo, NY
A warrant was issued for Mohammad Mohanuddin, after he was found to have violated his conditions of supervised release with US Probation. Mohanuddin was taken into custody by the FBI on October 4, 2026.
The New York State Police ICAC Task Force investigates crimes involving the online exploitation of children and works collaboratively with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to identify and apprehend individuals who target children online.
If you have additional information concerning these individuals’ criminal activity or believe you may be a victim of these crimes, please contact State Police at 585-344-6200 or email Crimetip@troopers.ny.gov.
