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A 47-year-old registered sex offender from Rhode Island, Frank DeCaro, was arrested at Boston Logan Airport for possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM). DeCaro, from Westerly, Rhode Island, was stopped at the airport in November 2025 after returning from an international trip to Italy. A search of his phone allegedly uncovered multiple images and videos depicting CSAM. DeCaro has a prior conviction for CSAM possession in Rhode Island state court in 2014.
DeCaro was charged with one count of possession of child pornography and faces a minimum of 10 years and up to 20 years in prison, as well as at least five years of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000. The case is part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse.
The arrest was a collaborative effort between federal and local agencies, including Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Rhode Island State Police, and the Westerly Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Eric L. Hawkins of the Major Crimes Unit is prosecuting the case.
DeCaro’s prior conviction and current charges highlight the ongoing issue of child sexual abuse material and the need for continued efforts to combat it. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of Project Safe Childhood and the work of law enforcement agencies to protect children from exploitation and abuse.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Sex Crimes
- Defendant: Rhode Island
- Location: MA
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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