ALLIANCE -- This week, officers from the Alliance Police Department traveled to Lincoln for the jury trial of Tyler Denby, formerly of Alliance.

On August 21, United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that a federal jury in Lincoln returned a guilty verdict against Denby. Denby, 39 and formerly of Alliance, was found guilty of one count of transportation of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography. The verdict subjects Denby to a potential prison term of up to 20 years on each count and a minimum of five years on the transportation count. United States District Judge Susan M. Bazis presided over the trial and set sentencing for Nov. 21, 2024.

During the trial, Sgt. David LaDuke and Officer Dani Cambell worked closely with Assistant U.S. Attorneys Smith and Fliam to prepare their testimony. Despite the graphic nature of the evidence, they meticulously reviewed all pertinent reports and collaborated effectively with the legal team. Their preparation ensured that their testimonies were both clear and impactful.

On July 30, 2021, Alliance Police Department received two separate calls for assistance concerning an individual threatening others in the Alliance area. Denby, who was then a Montana resident Alliance was identified as the suspect and was contacted at a local gas station. During the encounter, the officers gained probable cause to search Denby’s vehicle when a marijuana pipe was spotted in his pocket. A stolen firearm was found on Denby.

During the search of his vehicle, a large number of electronic devices, along with other items including a pillowcase filled with stained children’s underwear, were discovered by law enforcement working with the Alliance Police Department and Box Butte County Sheriff’s Office. The items were seized from the vehicle and Denby was arrested for several state crimes. A search warrant was received for the numerous electronic devices.

This case was investigated by the Alliance Police Department.

This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice. Led by U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and CEOS, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state and local resources to better locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.justice.gov/psc.