City Employee Charged with Child Pornography

James Mansfield, 47 of Charlestown was arrested on Friday and charged with possession of child pornography. According to BPD News, his arrest came after an Internet investigation revealed Mansfield was actively engaging in graphically sexual chats and exchanging photographs of boys in various stages of undress.

Boston Police executed a search warrant at Mansfield’s home and discovered evidence on his personal computer. 

Mansfield was placed on Administrative leave effective immediately from his executive assistant position in the Boston Transportation Department. Mansfield had worked for the City since September of 1984.

Boston Police detectives assigned to the Crimes Against Children Unit are investigating this matter further.