A Londonderry, New Hampshire man was indicted on April 1 for allegedly cyberstalking a Massachusetts victim and engaging in child sexual exploitation. Authorities said Brad Cerullo, 46, used social media, text messages, and various online platforms to harass the victim over several years.
The case highlights concerns about the misuse of technology to target individuals and the serious consequences associated with such crimes. According to charging documents, Cerullo is accused of posting sexually provocative statements about the victim online and directing others on social media to produce or share sexually explicit material involving the victim. The indictment also alleges that between March 2021 and May 2025, the victim received around 72 text messages from at least 26 unknown senders using Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) numbers. Two of these numbers were reportedly traced back to Cerullo.
Investigators allege that more than 340 images of the victim—including explicit photos stolen from a secure device—were distributed through at least ten accounts used for impersonation or harassment. Four accounts contained the victim’s name. Authorities further allege that child sexual abuse material involving a minor known to Cerullo was found in some of his online accounts.
Cerullo faces one count each of cyberstalking and sexual exploitation of children. If convicted, he could face up to five years in prison for stalking by electronic means as well as three years supervised release and a $250,000 fine; for sexual exploitation of children, sentencing ranges from no less than fifteen years up to thirty years in prison with five years to life supervised release plus fines up to $250,000. Sentences will be determined by a federal district court judge according to U.S. Sentencing Guidelines.
United States Attorney Leah B. Foley announced the charges along with Ted E. Docks, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Boston Division; Wayne Tracy, Acting Chief of Haverhill Police Department; as well as officials from Andover and Londonderry Police Departments who assisted in the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Luke A. Goldworm is prosecuting this case.
Officials remind that all details contained within charging documents are allegations and that Cerullo is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
