A Dunbarton man, Scott Currier, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Court Judge Samantha Elliott. In addition to the prison term, Currier will undergo 10 years of supervised release and is required to pay $38,000 in restitution. Currier had pleaded guilty in May 2024 to one count of possession of CSAM.
Acting U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack commented on the case, stating, "The defendant is a convicted sex offender who repeatedly exploited children." He credited the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children for their role in identifying Currier through critical leads. McCormack emphasized the commitment to pursuing and holding predators accountable.
Special Agent in Charge Michael J. Krol from Homeland Security Investigations New England highlighted Currier's criminal history involving aggravated felonious sexual assault. Krol remarked that the significant sentence removes a repeat offender from society while providing restitution to victims identified in the materials.
Currier was identified following a CyberTip reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, which traced internet activity back to his residence. A search warrant executed at his home led to the discovery of over 700 files of suspected CSAM on his computer. 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 aimed at combating child sexual exploitation and abuse.
