10/23/2026
Great job by all involved!
My human partner and I, alongside the PSP NE Computer Crime Task Force, PA ICAC Task Force, and Duryea Police Department, led the investigation that resulted in Joseph Dowd’s third conviction involving child s*xual abuse materials.
A lifetime-registered s*x offender and designated s*xually violent predator, Dowd was sentenced Thursday by Luzerne County Judge Joseph F. Sklarosky to 25–50 years in state prison. Investigators found child s*xual abuse materials on his phone while he was on parole, along with other disturbing evidence. His prior convictions included secretly recording women in a restroom and possessing and sharing such materials.
The court recognized that possessing these materials is a violent act because children are harmed in their creation and distribution. Dowd must also serve three years of probation after release and comply with lifetime registration and enhanced reporting requirements, including quarterly state police reporting and registration of his residence, vehicles, and employment.
My human and I are proud to have served as lead investigators alongside these dedicated agencies in protecting children and holding Dowd accountable. 🐾💙. Our Rescue Jordan Detection K9 - Electronic Detection K9 PA ICAC Task Force
