Concord Man Accused Of Soliciting Sex With Kids, Sharing Images

CONCORD, NH — A Concord man is being held at the Merrimack County House of Corrections after being arrested on numerous computer sex crime and child endangerment charges. Brandon Aubin, 36, of Concord, was arrested Thursday after an investigation that began in July concerning a child safety report to the NH Internet Crimes Against Children task force. That tip, according to Lt. Sean Ford, the commander of the criminal investigations division of the Concord Police Department, stated that there was "imminent risk" to minors who were involved with an adult male.

"The tip contained information that an adult male was exchanging nude images with young juveniles and also requesting that the juveniles take part in sexual acts," Ford said. "Concord police detectives quickly made contact with the victims, who are known to Mr. Aubin, and removed them from danger and ensured that they were in a safe place while the investigation continued."

Detectives collected physical and electronic evidence and conducted interviews as part of the investigation. Later, a warrant was issued for his arrest.

Aubin was charged with two felony counts of endangering-solicit sex, two felony counts of computer service; use prohibited-second offense or child under 13; and eight felony counts of transmit a lewd image to child under 16. He is currently being held without bail.

Concord police were assisted by NH ICAC and Homeland Security Investigations.

Police are asking that anyone with information pertaining to this case or other related crimes to contact Det. Lt. Sean Ford 603-225-8600 or the Concord Regional Crime Line 603-226-3100.

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