Catskill man accused of possessing child pornography

State Police have arrested a Catskill man on child pornography charges.

Giovanni Fascella, 57, is accused of possessing images consistent with child sexual exploitation. His arrest on Sept. 24 followed a search of his former residence in Coeymans in May 2022, police said.

Fascella was charged with promoting a sexual performance by a child and possessing a sexual performance by a child. He was arraigned in Coeymans Town Court and sent to Albany County Jail without bail.