Crime & Safety
Cranston Man Accused Of Sending Sexual Pictures To Portsmouth Teen
Portsmouth police say Nicholas Antoniou, 36, of Cranston, was also caught with child pornography.
PORTSMOUTH, RI — A Cranston man was arrested in Portsmouth last week after police said he sent sexual images and messages to a 14-year-old.
Nicholas Antoniou, 36, was charged with two counts of electronically disseminating indecent material to a minor and possession of child pornography.
Around 9:21 a.m. Thursday, Antoniou was taken into custody. Police said investigators learned Antoniou had been sending inappropriate pictures and messages to a 14-year-old in Portsmouth. During the investigation, detectives obtained evidence, including online communications between Antoniou and the teen victim. Police said child pornography was also discovered on Antoniou's electronic devices.
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Antoniou was arraigned Thursday in Second Division District Court. Bail was set at $5,000. As conditions of his bail, Antoniou is prohibited from having contact with minors and from using the internet, smartphones, or computers.
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