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Central Falls Today
By the People, for the People
Central Falls Man Charged With Possessing Child Pornography
The suspect was arrested by the Computer Crimes Unit/Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
Apr. 16, 2026 at 9:36pm
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A damaged hard drive, a stark symbol of the digital crimes that exploit vulnerable children online.Central Falls TodayA 25-year-old Central Falls man named Bryan Granados has been charged with possessing child pornography. Granados was arrested by the Rhode Island State Police Computer Crimes Unit/Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and arraigned before a judge, who set bail at $3,000 with conditions including no unsupervised contact with minors and limited internet access.
Why it matters
Crimes involving the exploitation of minors and the possession of child pornography are serious offenses that can have devastating impacts on victims. This arrest highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to investigate and prosecute these types of crimes in order to protect vulnerable children and hold offenders accountable.
The details
According to the police, Granados was arrested on Tuesday and processed at the Lincoln Barracks before being transported to Sixth Division District Court for arraignment. The judge set bail at $3,000 with surety and imposed special conditions, including no unsupervised contact with minors and limited internet access. Granados was also held as a Superior Court violator.
- Granados was arrested on Tuesday, April 16, 2026.
- Granados was arraigned before a judge on the same day, April 16, 2026.
The players
Bryan Granados
A 25-year-old Central Falls resident who was charged with possessing child pornography.
Rhode Island State Police Computer Crimes Unit/Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
The law enforcement unit that arrested Granados and conducted the investigation.
Judge Stephen M. Isherwood
The judge who arraigned Granados and set his bail at $3,000 with special conditions.
What’s next
The judge's decision on whether to allow Granados to be released on bail will be an important next step in this case.
The takeaway
This arrest underscores the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to identify and prosecute individuals involved in the possession and distribution of child pornography, which is a serious crime that can have lasting impacts on vulnerable victims.
