Lincoln Fire Marshal Facing Federal Child Porn Charges Surrenders State License
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Lincoln Fire Marshal Facing Federal Child Porn Charges Surrenders State License
Jeffrey Almond, 41, was indicted on one count of receipt of child pornography; one count of possession of child pornography; and two counts of attempted transfer of obscene material to a minor.
He also allegedly engaged in sexually explicit chats with purported minors, said the U.S. Attorney’s office in Boston.
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Surrenders License
Now, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has announced that, in a consent decree, Almond has surrendered his health license.
“On or about August 13, 2025, Respondent was indicted on one count of receipt of child pornography, one count of possession of child pornography, one count of attempt to transfer of obscene material to a minor, and one count of transfer of obscene material to a minor. See United States of America v. Jeffrey Almond, Case No. l:25-cr-00097-AK (USDC, DRl),” wrote RIDOH in the consent decree.
“[Almond] voluntarily surrenders Iris EMT license, effective upon the execution of this Consent Order by both Respondent and RIDOH, reserving the right to petition for reinstatement pending the resolution of United States of America v. Jeffrey Almond…” according to the consent decree executed on October 8.
According to the indictment, from on or about Feb. 12, 2024, through Nov. 28, 2024, Almond used various online platforms to receive CSAM and to engage in sexually explicit chat communications with undercover law enforcement posing as purported minors.
In these communications, it is alleged that Almond discussed the exploitation of children, with the purpose of obtaining CSAM or soliciting a child for sex. It is further alleged that, on two separate occasions, Almond knowingly transferred or attempted to transfer obscene matter to a minor on Aug. 7, 2024, and on Nov. 28, 2024.
“I guess I could do an Airbnb to get more privacy.”
According to court filings documents, in August 2024, Almond used a social media app to communicate with an undercover law enforcement officer who was posing as a 15-year-old girl. In the communications, it is alleged that Almond asked the purported 15-year-old minor to produce and share CSAM with him and discussed meeting in person. Almond allegedly stated, “I guess I could do an Airbnb to get more privacy,” before sending an explicit image of his genitalia to the purported minor.
It is further alleged that, in October and November 2024, Almond used another social media app to communicate with a different undercover law enforcement officer, who was posing as a “bad parent” of a purported 12-year-old minor female in Florida. In the communications, it is alleged that Almond discussed wanting to have sex with the purported minor, often using explicit detail. Almond also allegedly discussed traveling to Florida to sexually exploit the purported minor.
The charge of receipt of child pornography provides for a mandatory minimum sentence of five years and up to 20 years in prison, at least five years of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000. The charge of possession of child pornography provides for a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, at least five years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000. The charges of attempted transfer of obscene material to a minor each provide for a sentence of up to 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of $250,000. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutes that govern the determination of a sentence in a criminal case.
United States Attorney Leah B. Foley and Michael J. Krol, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations in New England made the announcement today. Valuable assistance was provided by the Portsmouth, Rhode Island, Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Luke A. Goldworm, Project Safe Childhood Coordinator and a member of the Major Crimes Unit, is prosecuting the case.