Religious education teacher among 11 arrested in child porn sweep
By News Staff
State Police announced the arrest of 11 people in a statewide child porn sweep.
The Computer Crimes Unit and Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force conducted the three-month undercover investigation to identify those involved.
Investigators were able to obtain warrants for 11 suspects and seized digital media with evidence related to the victimization of children.
Among those arrested was Gary Kabler, a 51-year-old from East Providence who is the Director of Education and teacher at Temple Habonim in Barrington.
Also arrested was Donald Moore, a convicted sex offender who is registered with the State of Rhode Island and was arrested for child porn for the second time.
The other 9 individuals arrested are:
1. Keith Anderson, age 39, of 31 Rogler Farm Road, Smithfield
2. Mao Lorn, age 51, of 61 Kenyon Road, Cranston
3. Matthew Corr, age 25, of 7 Eileen Drive, West Warwick
4. Nicholas Jollimore, age 29, of 22 Mowry Street, Pawtucket
5. Edward Garabedian, age 66, of 17 Crestview Drive, Smithfield
6. John Anderson, age 69, of 84 Meadow Street,Unit 1, Pawtucket
7. Nathaniel Wahl, age 31, of 1353 West Shore Road, Warwick
8. Joseph Phillips, age 39, of 45 Rounds Avenue, East Providence
9. Daniel Cruz, age 30, of 216 Melrose Street, Unit 2, Providence
They will be arraigned Tuesday on child porn charges.
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