Complaint Alleges Files Were Found On Devices During 2025 Logan Airport Encounter; Suspect Arraigned February 12, 2026, In Boston

Sunday, February 15, 2026, 7:15 A.M. ET. 3 Minute Read, By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

BOSTON, MA.- Federal authorities in Massachusetts announced the arrest of a Providence, Rhode Island, man on a charge of Transporting Child Pornography, following what prosecutors describe as a 2025 incident at Boston Logan International Airport that led to the seizure and search of his electronic devices.

     Mark Huynn, 39, of Providence, Rhode Island, was charged by federal criminal complaint with one count of Transporting Child Pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts. Authorities said Huynn was arrested on February 12, 2026, and made an initial appearance in federal court in Boston later the same day.

Allegations Outlined In The Charging Documents;

     According to the charging documents summarized by federal prosecutors, Huynn was encountered in 2025 at Boston Logan Airport while entering the United States and was allegedly found to have an active arrest warrant out of Rhode Island. Federal officials said searches of his electronic devices at the airport revealed multiple files consistent with child sexual abuse material.

     A criminal complaint is not a finding of guilt. Federal prosecutors emphasized that the allegations described in the charging documents remain allegations, and that the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.

Statutory Penalties If Convicted;

     The federal charge of transporting child pornography carries significant statutory penalties. Prosecutors stated that, if convicted, the offense provides for:

• A mandatory minimum sentence of five years and up to 20 years in federal prison
• Supervised release of at least five years and up to life
• A fine of up to $250,000

     Federal officials further noted that sentencing is imposed by a U.S. District Court judge and determined by the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and the federal statutes governing criminal sentencing.

Federal Agencies And Prosecution;

     The arrest was announced by United States Attorney Leah B. Foley and Michael J. Krol, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations, New England.

     Authorities said valuable assistance in the investigation was provided by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Boston Field Office.

     The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Eric L. Hawkins of the Major Crimes Unit in Boston.

Project Safe Childhood Initiative;

     Federal prosecutors stated that the case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide Department of Justice initiative launched in May 2006. The program coordinates federal, state, and local law enforcement efforts to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse, while also prioritizing the identification and protection of victims.

Editor’s Note:

This article was written by Art Fletcher, Executive Editor, and is based on information released by the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts, and reflects allegations contained in a federal criminal complaint. A criminal complaint is a formal charging document and does not constitute evidence of guilt. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.