A Randolph man has pleaded guilty to two counts of producing child pornography.

U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced Wednesday that Alexander Carnahan, 29, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra Jr. in Buffalo. The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years in prison, a maximum of 30 years, and a $250,000 fine.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles M. Kruly, who is handling the case, stated that on Jan. 15, 2020, and April 28, 2020, Carnahan removed minor victim clothing and took a video of the victim’s body. Carnahan did so because he was sexually attracted to the victim, who was 11 years old. During the investigation, law enforcement recovered additional images and videos of the victim in video files belonging to Carnahan.

The plea is the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Stephen Belongia, and the Jamestown Police Department, under the direction of Chief Timothy Jackson.

Sentencing is scheduled for Nov. 17 at 11 a.m. before Sinatra.