Former Greenville Officer Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Charge, Sentenced to Jail
A former police officer from Greenville, North Carolina, has pleaded guilty to child pornography possession and was sentenced to 100 days in jail, along with supervised probation and sex offender registration.
Charlotte, NC, November 5, 2026 —
A former police officer, previously employed in Greenville, North Carolina, has been sentenced following a guilty plea to a charge of child pornography possession. The individual received a sentence of 100 days in jail.
In addition to the jail time, the former officer will be subject to supervised probation and is required to register as a sex offender. The specific details regarding the officer’s identity, the timeline of events leading to the charges, and the exact date of the plea and sentencing were not provided in the available information.
Child pornography possession is a serious offense, carrying significant legal penalties aimed at protecting minors and deterring the creation and distribution of such material. The registration as a sex offender is a measure intended to monitor individuals convicted of sex crimes and to alert communities to their presence.
The legal proceedings against former law enforcement officers often draw public attention due to the trust placed in individuals in such positions. The outcome of this case reflects the justice system’s response to the possession of child pornography.
The full scope of the investigation, including any other charges or individuals involved, was not detailed. Further information regarding the case details, such as the duration of the probation and the specific terms of supervision, was not made public. The case originated in Greenville, North Carolina.
Story summarized from the original created by WITN News staff, Jordan Gartner on www.wbtv.com, see more information here.
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