New York State Police say Christopher M. Donahue, 50, of Auburn was arrested on March 3, 2026, after an investigation into child exploitation. The case began when the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children reported suspected illegal files on January 29, 2024. Troopers searched a home in Auburn on February 28, 2024, and seized electronic devices. After reviewing the evidence, Donahue was charged with Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child (D felony) and Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child (E felony). He was processed at SP Auburn and taken to the Cayuga County Jail to await arraignment…