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Medford Firefighter Arrested on Charge of Disseminating Harmful Material to a Minor

The case stems from a federal child exploitation task force probe that remains active.

Overview

  • Hugh McEleney, 63, of the Medford Fire Department, was arrested Monday night following a multi-agency investigation.
  • Prosecutors allege he communicated with and sent images to someone he believed was a girl younger than 15.
  • He is scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday in Somerville District Court on a felony count of dissemination of matter harmful to minors.
  • Authorities say a federal task force identified McEleney earlier this month, and officials have not indicated whether federal charges are expected.
  • Medford Police and the Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office say the investigation continues, and it was not immediately clear if McEleney has an attorney.