06/08/2026
Northwood, NH — The Northwood Police Department announces that Anthony Savinelli, age 44, of Northwood, New Hampshire, has been found guilty following a comprehensive investigation by the Northwood Police Department into crimes involving the sexual exploitation of minors.
In August 2024, the Newbury, Massachusetts Police Department contacted the Northwood Police Department regarding an undercover sting operation. During that operation, Savinelli communicated with an undercover officer posing as a minor and attempted to engage the purported minor in unlawful sexual activity. Based on this information, and after reviewing applicable Massachusetts and New Hampshire law, the Northwood Police Department initiated and led the New Hampshire-based investigation.
As a result of that investigation, Northwood Police obtained a search warrant for Mr. Savinelli’s residence, person, and car. The warrant was executed on January 9, 2025, with assistance from the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office and the New Hampshire Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force.
During the search, investigators located multiple fi****ms and numerous electronic devices. Mr. Savinelli was taken into custody on that date and charged with the fi****ms-related offenses. Following a subsequent forensic analysis of the seized electronic devices, investigators identified child sexual abuse material, at which point Mr. Savinelli, who remained in custody, was additionally charged with the child exploitation-related offenses.
Mr. Savinelli was indicted by a grand jury on sixteen counts of Felon in Possession of a Fi***rm, as well as ten counts of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material and one count of Computer Services Prohibited under New Hampshire law.
He was prohibited from possessing fi****ms due to a prior felony conviction for Disseminating Obscene Matter to a Minor, adjudicated in Newburyport District Court, Massachusetts, in May 2021.
On May 8, 2026, Mr. Savinelli was found guilty pursuant to a plea agreement in Rockingham County Superior Court.
Mr. Savinelli was sentenced to 20 to 60 years in the New Hampshire State Prison, with an additional 20 to 45 years suspended, subject to conditions imposed by the court.
The Northwood Police Department extends its sincere appreciation to the Newbury, Massachusetts Police Department, the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office, the New Hampshire ICAC Task Force, and their member agencies who assisted on scene, for their critical assistance, coordination, and dedication throughout this investigation, as well as the Rockingham County Attorney’s Office for their diligence during prosecution.
The Northwood Police Department remains committed to working collaboratively with its law enforcement partners to identify, investigate, and hold accountable individuals involved in crimes involving the exploitation of minors and illegal fi***rm possession.
This case reflects our firm commitment to protecting our community we take a zero-tolerance approach to crimes involving the exploitation of children. These types of offenses are egregious and will be aggressively investigated and prosecuted.
