The Attorney General's Office has announced the sentencing of Andrew Sollace, a 43-year-old resident of Montpelier, Vermont, in Vermont Superior Court, Washington Criminal Division. Sollace pleaded guilty to two felony counts of possession of child sexual abuse materials and for violating a deferred sentence related to an earlier possession charge.
Presiding Judge John Pacht sentenced Sollace to 18 months to five years in prison, with all but 45 days suspended. He will also serve a 10-year probation period without early termination possibility. During probation, Sollace must complete sex offender treatment, avoid contact with children, and face restrictions on electronic devices and internet use. Any violation of probation terms could result in up to 15 years of imprisonment. Sollace is also required to register as a sex offender for 10 years post-sentence completion.
The Vermont Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (VT-ICAC) is responsible for investigating internet-based child sexual exploitation, including the production and online dissemination of abusive materials. VT-ICAC supports law enforcement with forensic services and training and provides public education initiatives.
Highlighting child safety, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) serves as the national reporting entity for online child exploitation cases. Reports can be made concerning various issues, including child sexual abuse material and child trafficking, via their 24-hour hotline at 1-800-843-5678 or online at report.cybertip.org.
For individuals recovering from child sexual exploitation, NCMEC offers assistance in finding support services, content removal from the internet, and accessing mental health resources. Additional details can be found at missingkids.org/gethelpnow/csam-resources or by calling the hotline.