BOULDER, CO ? A Boulder man who is accused of possessing child pornography also posted a "hunting guide" online that listed the addresses of synagogues, mosques and refugee centers, federal authorities said. The man is still being investigated in connection with other possible crimes, according to prosecutors. He tried to buy a gun recently but was denied, court documents show.
Wesley Gilreath, 29, has been charged with child pornography possession after authorities found more than a thousand photos and videos on his phone and another device, court documents show. He was also taken into custody to prevent a possible terrorist attack, U.S. Attorney Jason Dunn said.
"The charge in this case demonstrates that the U.S. Attorney's Office and our federal and state law enforcement partners will use every available law enforcement tool not just to prosecute federal crimes, but also to disrupt and prevent potential hate crimes," Dunn said in a statement. "The investigation of federal crimes beyond that charged in this matter is continuing."
Gilreath had white supremacist documents, according to a detention order. He posted a "hunting guide" for Muslims, Jews, refugee centers, the Bureau of Land Management and the Montana National Guard facilities, the criminal complaint shows.
Authorities launched an investigation into Gilreath after a Regional Transportation District employee found a smartphone on a bus that contained child pornography, prosecutors said. A search warrant was obtained and the phone was traced to Gilreath, who also had another device with child pornography on it, authorities said.
Gilreath tried to buy a gun in Boulder in May and filled out a form from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, according to the complaint. His purchase was denied.
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