Wells Resident Charged with Possession and Promotion of Child Sexual Abuse Materials

19-year-old Alexander Henry arraigned on 10 felony counts related to child exploitation investigation

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Vermont Attorney General's Office announced that Alexander Henry, 19, of Wells, Vermont, was arraigned on five felony counts of possession of child sexual abuse materials and five felony counts of promoting a recording of sexual conduct. The charges were the result of an investigation by the Vermont Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, in collaboration with the Newport, New Hampshire, Police Department.

Why it matters

Crimes involving the exploitation of minors are a serious concern, as they can have devastating impacts on vulnerable children. This case highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to identify and prosecute individuals engaged in the production and distribution of child sexual abuse materials.

The details

According to the Attorney General's Office, Mr. Henry pleaded not guilty at the arraignment. The court ordered conditions of release prohibiting him from having contact with minors, unsupervised contact with a minor sibling, and access to the internet and electronic devices with internet connectivity.

  • On February 14, 2026, Alexander Henry was arraigned on the charges.

The players

Alexander Henry

A 19-year-old resident of Wells, Vermont, who was arraigned on five felony counts of possession of child sexual abuse materials and five felony counts of promoting a recording of sexual conduct.

Vermont Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (VT-ICAC)

A law enforcement task force that investigates cases of child sexual exploitation occurring over the internet, including the production and online distribution of child sexual abuse materials.

Newport, New Hampshire, Police Department

A law enforcement agency that collaborated with the VT-ICAC in the investigation that led to the charges against Alexander Henry.

Judge Cortland Corsones

The Vermont Superior Court judge who presided over the arraignment and ordered the conditions of release for Alexander Henry.

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)

A national organization that serves as the centralized reporting system for the online exploitation of children and provides resources for victims and their families.

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What’s next

The judge will determine whether to allow Mr. Henry to be released on bail at a future hearing.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement and advocacy organizations to combat the exploitation of minors and protect vulnerable children from the devastating impacts of child sexual abuse materials. It underscores the importance of reporting suspected online exploitation to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to aid in these investigations.