Albany man accused of possessing child pornography

An Albany man is accused of possessing child pornography.

Joshua G. Knight, 40, allegedly possessed images consistent with child exploitation, according to State Police. The images were found during a search of home on Jan. 31. The investigation stemmed from a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Knight turned himself in and was charged with promoting a sexual performance by a child and possessing a sexual performance by a child.

He was arraigned in Albany City Criminal Court and released under the supervision of the Albany County Probation Department.