A longtime Medford firefighter has been ordered to stay away from the internet, social media, and minors without supervision following his arrest in a child exploitation investigation.
Hugh McEleney, 63, pleaded not guilty to a charge of providing obscene matter to a minor in Somerville District Court on Tuesday.
Prosecutors said he sent explicit video and images of himself to a person he believed was a 14-year-old girl.
Turns out, that person was an uncover officer based in St. Petersburg, Florida.
A probable cause statement details a graphic conversation on the messaging app Kik that lasted for over a month.
Authorities allege investigators tracked IP addresses back to the Engine 6 Fire Station on Ames Street in Medford and McEleney’s home a block away.
According to court documents, McEleney has a wife and three daughters.
He’s been with the Medford Fire Department for 39 years where he currently serves as a senior operations facilitator.
He posted $1,000 cash bail following Tuesday’s court appearance.
A spokesperson with the city of Medford told Boston 25 News the Medford Fire Chief and Mayor are aware of the investigation and said the city is cooperating with authorities.
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