Smithfield Man One of 10 Arrested in Child Porn Sting

Editor's Note: One or more names in this report have been redacted in light of additional documentation provided regarding this case.

A Smithfield resident was one of 10 people charged Wednesday in a statewide child pornography sting operation.

Joshua Chere, 33, of 17 Halsey Dr., was found to be in possession of child porn, State Police said.

Others arrested include:

• Christopher Roberts, age 31, 41 Charles Avenue, Charlestown
• Matthew Golding, age 29, 24 Cambridge Street, Providence
• (name removed)
• Roland Lussier, age 33, 121 Prospect Street, Lincoln
• Sheriff Njie, age 41, 104 Vandewater Street, Providence
• Edward Belleville, age 39, 35 Main Street, Apartment A, Scituate
• Cesar Sanchez-Hernandez, age 28, 39 Henry Street, Central Falls
• Steven St. Jean, 27, 59 Pilgrim Avenue, Coventry

Vincent Siravo, 35, of 61 Ocean Rd. was charged with marijuana possession. State Police said he’s on probation for a possession of child porn charge in South Kingstown in 2008.

State Police said the arrests were the result of an undercover operation. Read more here.

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