Bloomfield Man Arrested on Porn Charges

Andrew Long

Andrew Long was contacted at his place of employment and agreed to be interviewed at the Sheriff’s Office.  During the interview Andrew confessed that he has download and shared sexual images of underage girls (child pornography). 

From the San Juan Co. Sheriff's Office:

San Juan County Sheriff’s Office Detectives received a report from the Department of Homeland Security stating that there was an investigation in Marion, Montana for distribution of child pornography.  The investigation led investigators to Andrew Long of Bloomfield, NM.  Detectives obtained search warrants and confirmed that Andrew Long did live at the suspected house. 

Andrew Long was contacted at his place of employment and agreed to be interviewed at the Sheriff’s Office.  During the interview Andrew confessed that he has download and shared sexual images of underage girls (child pornography). 

While Andrew was being interviewed a search warrant was served on his cell phone.  Detectives located images of a 7-9 year-old girl performing sexual acts.  

Detectives interviewed Andrew’s wife, who stated that in September she had confronted Andrew after their 4 year-old daughter found child pornography on his phone and he agreed to get rid of it. 

Andrew was arrested and charged with:

  • 1-count of Possession of Child Pornography
  • 1-count of Distribution of Child Pornography

Andrew was booked into San Juan County Detention Center where he is being held on $15,000.00 bond.

The Detectives that worked this case are members of “New Mexico Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.”

More from Local News

  • Lauren Laws Named Interim Superintendent for Aztec Schools

    For 15 years, Lauren Laws has dedicated her career to Aztec Schools, beginning as a Special Education teacher in 2008. In 2010 she transitioned to General Education, where she spent six years in the classroom working with 4th and 5th graders at Park Avenue Elementary while completing work on her Master's Degree. During her tenure at Park Avenue Elementary, she also served a Lead Teacher, Assistant Principal, and Principal. Lauren has spent the past three years serving as the Associate Superintendent of Teaching and Learning for the district.

  • Durango Picks Brice Current to be New Police Chief

    Brice Current was a former narcotics agent with the San Juan County Sheriff's Office in Aztec, NM. He was hired as Durango's Deputy Police Chief in 2019.

  • Farmington Schools Hires first Armed Campus Safety Monitor

     The FMS Board of Education authorized school security personnel to carry firearms on school premises during their January 9, 2024, meeting. The move paved the way for the hiring of Armed Campus Safety Monitors (ACSMs), former certified law enforcement officers tasked with providing an additional layer of protection for students and staff during emergencies.

  • Candidates Declare their Intent to Run in the June 4, 2024 Primary

    Some returning candidates and also some new names from Tuesday's filing day on March 12, 2024. These candidates have filed their notice to run in the June 4, 2024 Primary. Some candidates are unopposed. The winners in June will face off on November 5, 2024.

On KSJE Now:

Today's Weather

  • Farmington, NM

    Sunny intervals

    High: 77°F | Low: 48°F

  • Durango, CO

    Sunny intervals

    High: 72°F | Low: 41°F

  • Shiprock, NM

    Sunny intervals

    High: 79°F | Low: 50°F

  • Cortez, CO

    Sunny intervals

    High: 75°F | Low: 43°F

  • Santa Fe, NM

    Light rain

    High: 72°F | Low: 45°F