Herkimer County Man Busted on Child Abuse Material Charges — Dakota J. Giarrusso Arrested in Disturbing Case

29-year-old Dakota J. Giarrusso faces serious felony charges as investigators uncover disturbing activity tied to child exploitation.

Let me say this loud so everybody hears it — this kind of behavior ain’t welcome anywhere near our communities.

Dakota J. Giarrusso, 29, out of Herkimer County, has been arrested and is now facing serious charges tied to child sexual abuse material. And no, this ain’t some small-time charge you brush off—this is the kind of thing law enforcement builds full investigations around.

According to reports, the arrest came after authorities tracked illegal digital activity. That usually means files, downloads, or sharing tied to exploitation. In plain terms? This wasn’t random. This was something investigators had to dig into and shut down.

And here’s what should hit home for everyone—this is happening right here in our backyard. Herkimer County. Mohawk Valley. Not some far-off place people like to point fingers at.

Right here.

Law enforcement agencies, including specialized units that deal with internet crimes against children, have been stepping up efforts to track this kind of activity. And they’re not guessing—they’re following digital trails straight to the source.

That’s exactly how people like this get caught.

And when they do, the consequences are heavy—felony charges, potential prison time, and lifetime registration as a sex offender.

Let’s be real—this ain’t politics, and it sure ain’t up for debate. This is about protecting kids and calling out behavior that has no place in any decent community.

So if you think this kind of thing “doesn’t happen here,” think again.

Because it does.

And thanks to these investigations, it’s getting exposed.