MORGANTOWN, PA — A Berks County investigation into suspected child sexual abuse material led authorities to seek the arrest of a former Caernarvon Township resident after forensic analysts allegedly uncovered tens of thousands of flagged images on electronic devices, according to police.
The Caernarvon Township Police Department said the investigation began on October 10, 2025, after officers received information regarding possible child sexual abuse material, commonly known as CSAM, at a residence on Hartman Lane.
According to investigators, a witness discovered disturbing images in a printer tray at the home, including one image allegedly depicting a young female child exposing herself. Police said the witness also located electronic devices and turned them over to authorities after suspecting former resident Richard Boyd may have been involved.
Investigators obtained a search warrant and submitted the devices to the Berks County District Attorney’s Office Forensic Services Unit for examination, according to police.
Authorities said a computer forensic examiner reported on November 6, 2025, that more than 71,000 suspected CSAM images were discovered on one device. Further analysis allegedly identified a total of 76,765 flagged images across the seized devices.
Police said the investigation remains ongoing. Authorities listed the charge as child pornography following an arrest date of May 7, 2026.
Additional court information was not immediately released.
All suspects, arrestees, and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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