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Somerset Today
By the People, for the People
Somerset County Man Arrested for Alleged Child Porn Possession
Authorities say Theodore Popernack had thousands of illegal images, while Richard Firm was charged with harboring a fugitive
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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A 59-year-old Somerset County man named Theodore Popernack was arrested in Boswell Borough on felony charges for allegedly possessing thousands of child pornography images. Police found Popernack hiding behind a shower curtain, and also took 57-year-old Richard Firm into custody for third-degree felony harboring of a fugitive after discovering he was hiding Popernack.
Why it matters
The possession and distribution of child pornography is a serious crime that exploits and traumatizes vulnerable minors. This case highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to identify and apprehend individuals engaged in these illicit activities, which remain a persistent problem in many communities.
The details
According to authorities, Popernack was found hiding behind a shower curtain and was arrested on felony charges for allegedly possessing thousands of child pornography images. Firm was also taken into custody and charged with third-degree felony harboring of a fugitive after police discovered he was hiding Popernack.
- On February 24, 2026, Popernack was arrested in Boswell Borough.
The players
Theodore Popernack
A 59-year-old Somerset County man arrested on felony charges for allegedly possessing thousands of child pornography images.
Richard Firm
A 57-year-old man charged with third-degree felony harboring of a fugitive after police discovered he was hiding Popernack.
What’s next
Popernack is currently being held in the Somerset County Jail without bail, while Firm was assigned a $10,000 bond.
The takeaway
This case underscores the ongoing need for vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement and the community to identify and stop the exploitation of minors through the possession and distribution of child pornography.
