Former Attleboro police officer facing federal child porn charge to appear in court this week

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ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WLNE) – The former Attleboro police officer facing a federal child pornography charge is expected to plead guilty in court this week.

Sergeant Richard Woodhead will go before a judge Friday to enter the change of plea.

The 54-year-old is accused of trying to obtain child porn.

He was placed on administrative leave from the force and has since retired.

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