New York Parole Officer Charged with Child Pornography

A parole officer in New York is facing serious charges after being discovered with inappropriate content on his phone during a stop at JFK airport earlier this year.

Colin Kouresser, 53, was apprehended by Customs and Border Patrol agents upon his return from a trip to Guyana on February 27. Authorities found videos and images of child pornography on his device.

Kouresser has worked with the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. He is set to appear in Brooklyn Federal Court next week following the grand jury’s indictment for possession of child pornography.

Currently residing in Freeport, Long Island, Kouresser has been released on a $250,000 bond since his court appearance in February. As part of his release conditions, he has surrendered his service weapon and is prohibited from treating patients under 18, with the exception of his 16-year-old son from a previous marriage.

Evidence found on Kouresser’s phone included three short videos allegedly downloaded from the Telegram app, depicting a minor engaged in sexual acts, with one victim reported to be under 12 years old.

Investigators located archived chats in groups labeled “Underworld VIP” and “Freaksonline.com,” both of which are known to use specific codes associated with child pornography.

During questioning, Kouresser reportedly acknowledged purchasing the illegal material on at least two occasions, admitting awareness that the individuals depicted were minors. He claimed to have deleted the content afterward.

His defense attorney, Rich Langone, suggested that the downloads could have been accidental and expressed concern about the unpredictable nature of internet content. “You never know what can pop up, and when it does, you could be held accountable,” he remarked.

Langone described Kouresser as a family-oriented individual with no prior criminal record, asserting that his client has not received any negative feedback during his therapy practice.

The attorney confirmed that Kouresser has been inactive in his role as a parole officer since the arrest. According to Kouresser’s online therapist profile, he boasts over ten years of experience treating various issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship problems, parenting challenges, career obstacles, and substance abuse.