Philadelphia man pleads guilty to possessing child pornography

Anthony Joseph Carr-Pierce, a 40-year-old resident of the 700 block of Shawmont Avenue in Philadelphia, pleaded guilty in Montgomery County court on November 5, 2026. He admitted to a felony charge of possession of child pornography related to activity that took place between September and October 2024. Carr-Pierce is currently held in the county jail without bail while he waits for his sentencing hearing.

The case began in September 2024 when the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children reported that a user on the messaging platform Kik had uploaded multiple files containing child sexual abuse material. The videos showed females as young as two years old in sexual acts or poses. Montgomery County detectives received the information and traced the internet address of the user to Carr-Pierce.

Detectives seized Carr-Pierce’s cellphone during the investigation. An analysis of the device found 114 images and four videos depicting child sexual abuse material. The criminal complaint was filed by detectives Joshua Keenan and Michael Crescitelli. They also reviewed his communications and found a September 29, 2024, conversation on the Telegram app where he sought to acquire similar material.

Judge Todd D. Eisenberg deferred the sentencing date to allow court officials to complete a background investigation report. Carr-Pierce will undergo mental health and psychosexual evaluations. He will also be evaluated by the Pennsylvania Sexual Offenders Assessment Board to determine if he meets the criteria for classification as a sexually violent predator. Those with that classification face stricter restrictions, including mandatory counseling and community notification about their housing.

Regardless of the specific sentence imposed, Carr-Pierce must report his address to state police for 15 years to comply with Pennsylvania’s Sexual Offender Registration and Notification Act. The statute, formerly known as Megan’s Law, governs how registered sex offenders maintain their public records.

The maximum possible sentence for the charge is three to six years in prison. The judge noted that the evaluations are necessary before a final decision can be made on his custody status and supervision conditions.

Carr-Pierce remains in custody at the Montgomery County jail. He will appear before the court once the evaluation reports are finalized and submitted to Judge Eisenberg.