St Thomas High School’s track and field coach, Alfredo Bruce Smith, 50, has been arrested and charged with production of child pornography. According to court documents, Smith allegedly molested multiple minors and produced child pornography.
A Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) probe into Smith’s activities began after receiving reports of inappropriately touching a minor during a school-sponsored track and field trip in March 2021. Further investigation led to the discovery of photographs and sex videos of minor males on Smith’s social media account.
A federal search warrant was executed on August 31, 2021, at Smith’s residence, where a video depicting a sex act was located on a camcorder belonging to Charlotte Amalie High School (CAHS), which was in Smith’s bedroom. The sex act appears to take place within the school.
Smith is charged with violating 18 U.S.C. § 2251, sexual exploitation of children. If convicted, he faces a penalty of 15 to 30 years in prison. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Natasha Baker is prosecuting the case. The investigation is being conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).
HSI encourages the public to report suspected child predators and any suspicious activity through its toll-free hotline at 1-800-981-3030, or by calling 787-729-6969.
A criminal complaint is merely an allegation and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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Key Facts
- State: Virgin Islands
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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