A Massachusetts police officer has been arrested on charges related to a child pornography investigation by Rhode Island State Police and federal authorities.
The officer, identified as 54-year-old Richard Woodhead of South Attleboro, is a member of the Attleboro Police Department.
Woodhead was arrested by Homeland Security agents working with the Rhode Island State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force after a court authorized his home to be searched, according to the office of acting U.S. Attorney Stephen Dambruch of Rhode Island.
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Woodhead faces federal charges in Rhode Island for allegedly possessing child pornography, receiving child pornography and enticing a minor to engage in sex activity.
The ICAC Task Force is continuing to investigate. Woodhead is due in court for a bail review on April 12.
