North Kingstown Man Gets 17-Year Prison Sentence For Sexually Assaulting Child

NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI — A North Kingstown man was sentenced to 17 years in state prison after pleading to sexually assaulting a child.

On Wednesday, Daniel Peckham, 36, pleaded nolo contendere to two counts of first-degree child molestation. Following his prison sentence, Peckham must serve 40 years of probation, register as a sex offender, attend sex offender counseling, and be subject to community supervision.

"Far too often, victims of sexual assault suffer in silence, and perpetrators get away with their terrible crimes because they go unreported," Attorney General Peter Neronha said. "Thankfully, this victim demonstrated remarkable bravery in coming forward. When victims feel safe to come forward, we are able to hold accountable perpetrators of sexual violence and keep our communities safer. I want to thank the North Kingstown Police Department for their partnership on this difficult case."

Had the case gone to trial, prosecutors said they were prepared to prove that between 2019 and 2020, Peckham sexually assaulted a child he knew several times between 2019 and 2020.

“I am grateful for the tireless work of the North Kingstown Police Department and our partnership with Attorney General’s Office,” said North Kingstown Police Chief John Urban Jr. “I commend the victim for coming forward, an act of bravery that made our community safer.”

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