Former Boy Scouts executive from Ireland accused of possessing child pornography

Evansville — The U.S. Attorney’s office announced in a press conference in Evansville today that an Ireland native and former Boy Scouts executive has been charged with possessing child pornography.

Federal prosecutor Joe Hogsett announced that 33-year-old Ryan C. Bieler, formerly the senior district executive for the Boy Scouts’ Buffalo Trace Council, allegedly purchased child pornography from a company located outside the United States.

Hogsett stated in the news release that Bieler was arrested on Nov. 8 after law enforcement officials executed a search warrant at his home in Dubois County. Hogsett reported the officials found DVDs with minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct.

Officials stated the Evansville-based Boy Scouts Buffalo Trace Council is cooperating in the investigation. The Buffalo Trace Council includes Warrick, Spencer, Perry, Pike, and Dubois Counties.

Hogsett is holding a press conference tomorrow at 12:30 p.m. at the Jasper Train Depot.

Hogsett asked that anyone with information about this developing case contact the U.S. Postal Inspector at 317-328-2512.

This story will be updated.