January 6, 2011

Pawned computer leads to child porn charges

As best I can figure this person was probably sitting in the parking lot with a laptop looking for no good things, using a wireless connection. That makes me wonder if this is going on more than folks realize. i.e., many of the Tablets or iPod Touch units, when connected to a wireless such as the Library here, do these units have any kind of IP Addresses which can be traced? However, if they store pics, then there is a record which police would have if they had that unit. Either way, these pics are bad news, and a sure trip to you know where, if caught.

See earlier story on Mr. Perfetto
1-6-2011 New Hampshire:

MANCHESTER, N.H. — A 36-year-old convicted New Hampshire sex offender is being held on $100,000 cash bail after he was arrested for having graphic images of child sex abuse on a computer he had pawned.

Jonathan Perfetto appeared in court Wednesday, a day after he arrested. A pawn shop owner alerted police to the images.

Court documents say Perfetto told police that the computer belonged to him and that he was the only user. He said he used public places, such as the libraries in Manchester, because he didn’t have internet access on his own.

Officer Steve Mangone tells WMUR-TV the authorities were hoping to send a message with the high bail.

Perfetto had previously served seven years in prison on a child pornography conviction. ..Source.. by Boston Herald.com

3 comments:

Angee said...

I wonder if this means he had a wireless card and was picking up a signal?

George said...

Isn't this the same guy involved in a lawsuit regarding a registered S.O. being able to attend church?

Anonymous said...

If you don't want people to see what you have on your computer then use free encryption software- such as DiskCryptor or True Crypt. If you ever lose your computer do you want people to have access to your personal files?