Norwood Police Arrest Resident on Child Pornography Charges

KHAMISI CLAYPOOL, AGE 21, of NORWOOD, was arrested by Norwood Police on Wednesday, Sept. 10. (Photo Courtesy Norwood Police Department)

NORWOOD — Chief Christopher Padden reports that the Norwood Police Department arrested a resident on child pornography charges following an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigation.

KHAMISI CLAYPOOL, AGE 21, of NORWOOD, was arrested and charged with:

• Dissemination of Child Pornography
• Possession of Child Pornography
• Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine

On Wednesday, Sept. 10, Norwood Police Detectives executed a search warrant at a residence on Centennial Drive as part of an ongoing ICAC Task Force investigation.

The case was initiated by Norwood Police Detective Jennifer Hoyle, who also serves as a Task Force Officer assigned to the ICAC Task Force. The investigation began following multiple CyberTipline reports submitted to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), which indicated suspected possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

With support from the Massachusetts State Police Cyber Crime Unit and the Norfolk County Police Anti-Crime Task Force (NORPAC), digital evidence was recovered during the search, and CLAYPOOL was taken into custody.

CLAYPOOL was arraigned on Thursday in Dedham District Court and released on personal recognizance with pre-trial conditions, including no unsupervised contact with children under the age of 18, except for a family member; no use of social media of any type; and not leaving the state without the court’s approval.

This case remains under active investigation, and additional charges are expected.

The Norwood Police Department thanks its regional law enforcement partners for their support. The Norwood Police Department remains steadfast in its commitment to protecting the most vulnerable members of the community and ensuring that individuals who exploit children are held fully accountable.

Norwood Police also urge parents and guardians to have ongoing conversations with their children about online safety and responsible social media use. Monitoring internet activity, discussing the risks of sharing personal information, and encouraging children to report any uncomfortable or suspicious interactions can help protect them from online predators.

Anyone with information related to online child exploitation is encouraged to report it to NCMEC via the CyberTipline at www.missingkids.org or contact their local law enforcement agency.

These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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