HUNTINGTON -- Jamie Michael Overstreet, 29, of Huntington, was sentenced Monday by United States District Judge Robert C. Chambers to 240 months in prison for producing, possessing and trafficking in child pornography. Overstreet previously pleaded guilty in December 2008, admitting the federal charges.

The conviction stems from an investigation in California of an individual suspected of possessing child pornography. Evidence from that investigation divulged that the target was sharing child pornography with Overstreet, who resided in Huntington, WV. Authorities in West Virginia were alerted and a search of Overstreet’s residence was conducted.

Based on the evidence recovered by the FBI and other federal and state law enforcement agencies, it is clear that Overstreet was involved in a nationwide ring of individuals engaged in the sexual abuse of children and the production and trafficking in child pornography. A subsequent forensic analysis of Overstreet’s computer revealed hundreds of images and videos of pre-pubescent minors engaged in sexual activity. Many of these images and videos were produced by Overstreet. Child pornographic images were also located on compact discs belonging to Overstreet.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the US Postal Inspection Service jointly conducted the investigation. Assistant United States Attorney Karen B. Schommer handled the prosecution.

This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood. In February 2006, the Department of Justice created Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative designed to protect children from online exploitation and abuse. Led by the United States Attorneys Offices, 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 identify and rescue victims. For more information about cases and related activities please visit www.usdoj.gov/usao/wvs and www.projectsafechildhood.gov.