North Smithfield Man Charged with Multiple Child Exploitation Offenses Involving Surreptitious Filming of a Minor and Creating AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material with Images of Minors Known to Him
PROVIDENCE – Joseph L. Mello III, 38, of North Smithfield, Rhode Island, was arrested yesterday, November 9, 2026, in connection with an investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Lincoln Police Department with various offenses involving the exploitation of children.
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PROVIDENCE – Joseph L. Mello III, 38, of North Smithfield, Rhode Island, was arrested yesterday, November 9, 2026, in connection with an investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Lincoln Police Department with various offenses involving the exploitation of children.
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- U.S. Department of JusticePrimary source · Supports · EN · 100%North Smithfield Man Charged with Multiple Child Exploitation Offenses Involving Surreptitious Filming of a Minor and Creating AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material with Images of Minors Known to Him ↗
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- North Smithfield Man Charged with Multiple Child Exploitation Offenses Involving Surreptitious Filming of a Minor and Creating AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material with Images of Minors Known to Him Observed
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