A Dunbarton man, Scott Currier, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). U.S. District Court Judge Samantha Elliott handed down the sentence, which includes 10 years of supervised release and a restitution payment of $38,000. Currier pleaded guilty to one count of possession of CSAM in May 2024.
Acting U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack stated, "The defendant is a convicted sex offender who repeatedly exploited children." He credited the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children for their efforts in identifying Currier and emphasized the commitment to protecting children from exploitation.
Special Agent in Charge Michael J. Krol from Homeland Security Investigations New England remarked on Currier's criminal history, noting that his possession of hundreds of images was particularly concerning. "Friday’s significant sentence takes a repeat sex offender off the streets," he said.
Currier was identified through a CyberTip reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. This led law enforcement to execute a search warrant at his residence, where they seized a computer containing over 700 files of suspected CSAM. Due to a prior state conviction for aggravated felonious sexual assault, Currier faced enhanced penalties.
The investigation was led by Homeland Security Investigations with assistance from the Dunbarton Police Department and the New Hampshire Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kasey Weiland is prosecuting the case.
This case is part of Project Safe Childhood, an initiative launched by the Department of Justice in May 2006 to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse. The project involves federal, state, and local resources working together to prosecute offenders and rescue victims.