A Corning man who was giving private music lessons was arrested after a months long investigation.
According to New York State Police, on March 22 of this year the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation from Painted Post initiated an investigation into a report of a 13-year-old receiving indecent material.
Investigators determined that 58-year-old Thomas S. Killian of Corning had given indecent material to his 13-year-old music student that was taking private music lessons.
Killian was arrested on June 10 and charged with Disseminating Indecent Material to a Minor in the 2nd (E Felony), Tampering with Physical Evidence( E Felony), and Endangering the Welfare of a Child (A Misdemeanor).
Killian was released on an appearance ticket returnable to the City of Corning Court on June 20, 2023.