Leah B. Foley United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts | Department of Justice
A Londonderry, New Hampshire man was indicted on April 1 for allegedly cyberstalking a Massachusetts victim and engaging in child sexual exploitation, according to federal authorities.
The case is significant as it involves the use of online platforms to harass and defame an individual, as well as allegations of possessing material involving the sexual abuse of a minor. Authorities say such crimes can cause serious emotional distress and have severe legal consequences.
Brad Cerullo, 46, faces one count each of cyberstalking and sexual exploitation of children. He was arrested by criminal complaint on March 25 and released by the court under conditions despite government objections. Charging documents allege that between March 2021 and May 2025, Cerullo sent approximately 72 text messages from at least 26 unknown senders—many using VoIP numbers—to the victim’s cell phone. Two VoIP numbers were traced back to Cerullo. Authorities also allege he posted sexually provocative statements about the victim online, including a post suggesting she wanted to be sexually assaulted, and encouraged others on social media to produce or repost explicit material involving her.
Investigators say more than 340 images—including sexually explicit images and videos stolen from a secure device—were used across at least ten accounts to impersonate or shame the victim. Four accounts reportedly contained her name. Additionally, authorities allege that child sexual abuse material involving an approximately twelve-year-old minor known to Cerullo was found in some of his online accounts.
United States Attorney Leah B. Foley said she made the announcement alongside Ted E. Docks, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Boston Division; Wayne Tracy, Acting Chief of Haverhill Police Department; with assistance from Andover and Londonderry Police Departments during their investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Luke A. Goldworm is prosecuting this case.
If convicted on stalking by electronic means, Cerullo could face up to five years in prison; if convicted on sexual exploitation charges he faces no less than fifteen years up to thirty years in prison along with supervised release terms and fines for both counts determined by federal sentencing guidelines.
Officials emphasize that these are allegations only: "The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law."
