Massachusetts doctor found with thousands of home-made child porn images, videos recorded on multiple hidden devices
On March 14, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts announced that a doctor from the western portion of that state was arrested after it was discovered that he had set up multiple hidden cameras including one on his bracelet that were used to capture thousands of images and videos of unsuspecting children. Bradford Ferrick, 32, with residences in Winchester and Amherst, Massachusetts, was taken into custody and charged with possession of child pornography.
Ferrick was on home confinement restrictions for related charges at the time of his arrest, according to WWLP News.
Court documents revealed that Ferrick lived in Syracuse, New York, between 2018 and 2022 while he attended State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical University. After graduating from SUNY, Ferrick began a medical residency in July 2022 focused on Family Medicine with Baystate Franklin Family Medicine, including rotations at facilities in at least Greenfield, Deerfield and Springfield, Massachusetts.
Allegedly, during a search of his Winchester home on February 13, approximately 61 devices – including external hard drives, computers, cell phones, hidden camera systems and SD cards – which state investigators allege contained thousands of images and videos of suspected child pornography – were seized. Ferrick was arrested by state authorities and released on home confinement after posting bail in Woburn District Court. On February 17, a second search of his residence in Winchester resulted in the recovery of 11 additional devices by state investigators, according to Mass Live.
A preliminary review of some of the devices seized allegedly revealed images and videos depicting child pornography of victims who appear to be between the ages of six and 11 years old.
During a search of a separate residence that Ferrick was renting in Amherst on February 21, eight additional devices including multiple hidden camera devices and USB storage devices were seized. It is alleged that one of the hidden camera devices – which was designed to be worn as a bracelet – was found to contain at least two surreptitiously recorded videos of Ferrick administering medical exams. It is alleged that two minors who investigators believe to be patients could be heard and, at times, partially seen in the videos.
Forensic review of the devices seized at both residences remains ongoing.
“I can think of no greater fear as a parent or guardian than potential harm coming to your child. Today we allege that this doctor, who held a position of trust with access to children, maintained child sexual abuse material. The investigation is active and ongoing,” said United States Attorney Rachael S. Rollins.
“Members of the public with questions, concerns or any information pertaining to this doctor are strongly encouraged to contact the FBI via the provided form. As members of law enforcement, the safety of children is our highest priority. Together, in close cooperation with the medical facilities where Dr. Ferrick was employed, we will do all that we can to identify the duration and scope of his alleged offenses and proceed accordingly and expeditiously.”
The FBI asked that members of the public who have information, questions or concerns regarding this case should visit: https://forms.fbi.gov/FerrickInvestigation
The charge of possession of child pornography provides for a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, at least five years and up to a lifetime of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000.
(Source: U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Massachusetts) / (Cover photo of Bradford Ferrick, Image credit: SUNY)
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