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North Reading Police Arrest Man for Distribution of Child Pornography

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North Reading Police Department
Chief Michael P. Murphy
150 Park St.
North Reading, MA 01864

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

North Reading Police Arrest Man for Distribution of Child Pornography

JAMES WILLIS, AGE 28, OF NORTH READING was arrested without incident on Thursday morning. (North Reading Police Booking Photo)
JAMES WILLIS, AGE 28, OF NORTH READING was arrested without incident on Thursday morning. (North Reading Police Booking Photo)

NORTH READING — Chief Michael Murphy reports that the North Reading Police Department arrested a man after an investigation into the proliferation of child pornography.

After a thorough investigation, with the assistance of Homeland Security Investigations agents, JAMES WILLIS, AGE 28, OF NORTH READING was arrested without incident on Thursday morning and charged with:

  • Possession of Child Pornography
  • Distribution of Child Pornography
  • Possession of a Class B Substance (MDMA)
  • Possession of a Class C Substance (Mescaline)

The arrest comes after North Reading Police Detectives, investigating the possibility that sexually explicit media depicting children was being distributed via the internet from WILLIS’ Ridgeway Road Residence, were granted a search warrant. The warrant was executed at 7 a.m. Thursday.

WILLIS is being held pending arraignment Thursday morning at Woburn District Court. The investigation remains active and ongoing, and additional charges may be added.

Chief Murphy expresses his gratitude to the North Reading Detectives and HSI agents who helped bring this case forward.

HSI is an investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security and is a vital asset in combating criminal organizations illegally exploiting America’s travel, trade, financial and immigration systems. Among its specialties are cybercimes, human smuggling, drug smuggling, and investigation of child pornography, as well as crimes that cross state and national borders, including via the internet.

These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.

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Andover Police Charge Man with Possession of Child Pornography

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Andover Police Department
Chief Patrick Keefe
32 North Main St.
Andover, MA 01810

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Andover Police Charge Man with Possession of Child Pornography

ANDOVER — Chief Patrick Keefe reports that the Andover Police Department arrested a man today after a multi-jurisdictional investigation concerning child pornography.

JOHN CURRAN, AGE 58, OF ANDOVER was arrested and charged with Possession of Child Pornography.

At 5 p.m. Wednesday, members of the Andover Police Department Detective Division served a search warrant on a home on Algonquin Avenue. CURRAN was arrested without incident at the scene, as a result of the search.

Andover Police were assisted at the scene by a member of the Massachusetts State Police Computer Forensic Unit and a member of the Rowley Police Department who is assigned as a Task Force Officer in the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force,

CURRAN was processed at the Andover Police Department and will likely be arraigned Thursday at Lawrence District Court.

This investigation remains active and ongoing. Any additional inquiries should be directed to the Essex County District Attorney’s Office.

These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.

About the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force

The Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program (ICAC) is a national network of 61 coordinated task forces representing more than 4,500 federal, state, and local law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies. These agencies are engaged in both proactive and reactive investigations, forensic examinations, and criminal prosecutions. By helping state and local agencies develop effective, sustainable responses to online child victimization – including responses to child sexual abuse images, the ICAC Program has increased law enforcement’s capacity to combat technology facilitated crimes against children at every level.

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Arlington Police Arrest Man After Child Pornography Investigation

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Arlington Police Department
Frederick Ryan, Chief of Police
112 Mystic St.
Arlington, MA 02474

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Media Contact: Captain Richard Flynn, PIO
Office: 781-316-3907
Cell: 781-844-1224
Email: [email protected]

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Arlington Police Arrest Man After Child Pornography Investigation

MASON LISTER, AGE 22, OF ARLINGTON (Arlington Police Department booking photo)

ARLINGTON — Chief Frederick Ryan reports that the Arlington Police Department has arrested a man and charged him with possessing and distributing child pornography.

As a result of an investigation by Arlington Police Detectives, MASON LISTER, AGE 22, OF ARLINGTON was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of Visual Material of a Child in the State of Nudity or Sexual Conduct
  • Possession of Visual Material of a Child in the State of Nudity or Sexual Conduct, as a Subsequent Offense
  • Distribution of Visual Material of a Child in the State of Nudity or Sexual Conduct
  • Probation Violation

LISTER is known to the Arlington Police Department.

Earlier today, members of the Arlington Police Criminal Investigation Bureau and members of the FBI Child Exploitation Task Force served a search warrant at LISTER’S home on Lancaster Road.

Investigators found a cell phone containing several images of child pornography. The investigation indicated that LISTER allegedly used the social networking website Skout.com to send and receive explicit images.

LISTER was arrested without incident and held pending arraignment at Cambridge District Court.

“The Arlington Police Department takes an extremely strong stance on child exploitation, and we dedicate resources to not only finding missing and exploited children, but also rooting out those who create, distribute, or possess depictions of child sexual abuse,” Chief Ryan said. “We will continue to pursue these felons in an aggressive manner.”

These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.

 

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Arlington Police Arrest Man After Child Pornography Investigation

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Arlington Police Department
Frederick Ryan, Chief of Police
112 Mystic St.
Arlington, MA 02474

For Immediate Release

Thursday, June 23, 2016

Contact: Captain Richard Flynn, PIO
Office: 781-316-3907
Cell: 781-844-1224
Email: [email protected]

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Arlington Police Arrest Man After Child Pornography Investigation

MASON LISTER, AGE 21, OF ARLINGTON. (Arlington Police Booking Photo)
MASON LISTER, AGE 21, OF ARLINGTON. (Arlington Police Booking Photo)

ARLINGTON — Chief Frederick Ryan reports that the Arlington Police Department, after an investigation conducted between Arlington Police Detectives and the FBI Child Exploitation Task Force, arrested a man and charged him with possessing and distributing child pornography.

As a result of the investigation and diligent police work, MASON LISTER, AGE 21, OF ARLINGTON was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of Visual Material of a Child in the State of Nudity or Sexual Conduct
  • Distribution of Visual Material of a Child in the State of Nudity or Sexual Conduct

LISTER was arrested after police developed intelligence that he was allegedly trading obscene images of children via social media channels, including DropBox, Kik and Twitter. Police also seized a computer and tablet from LISTER’S home.

Chief Ryan praised the officers involved in the investigation, especially Arlington Police Inspector James Smith, who is assigned to the FBI task force.

“The exploitation and abuse of children are among the worst crimes in our society, but thanks to the talented detective work of our officers, including Inspector Smith, we are able to identify and prosecute those who contribute to the proliferation of child pornography,” Chief Ryan said. “The Arlington Police Department will continue to pursue these felons aggressively wherever they may be.”

LISTER was held at the Arlington Police Department pending his arraignment at Cambridge District Court.

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