Overview
- Hugh McEleney, 63, was arrested Monday night on an arrest warrant and faces a felony count of disseminating matter harmful to minors.
- He is scheduled for arraignment Tuesday in Somerville District Court, according to the Middlesex District Attorney’s office.
- Authorities say a federal child-exploitation task force identified McEleney earlier this month and alerted Medford Police.
- Investigators allege he communicated with and sent images to a person he believed was a juvenile female under 15.
- The investigation by Medford Police and the Middlesex DA continues, and officials have not said whether federal charges or departmental actions will follow.