A North Providence man was sentenced on Mar. 11 in federal court in Rhode Island to 25 years in prison for the production of child pornography, according to United States Attorney Charles C. Calenda.
The sentencing of Larry W. Albino, age 52, underscores ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address crimes involving the exploitation of children. Albino will also be subject to lifetime supervised release, registration as a sex offender, and must pay $3,000 in restitution to the victim. He pleaded guilty on November 4, 2025, to one count of production of child pornography.
“The depravity of the defendant’s actions cannot be overstated, and the victimization of children represents some of the most disturbing conduct our office prosecutes,” said United States Attorney Charles C. Calenda. “We will continue to use every available resource, alongside our law enforcement partners, to identify, investigate, and hold those responsible fully accountable.”
Homeland Security Investigations New England Special Agent in Charge Michael J. Krol said: “Albino earned each and every year of this significant sentence. He not only assaulted a child, but he also immortalized that abuse in the ultimate betrayal of an innocent life. This sentence cannot undo the harm he has done, but it does take him off the streets and away from children.” Krol added that the investigation was possible through partnership with the Rhode Island State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
Court documents show that on September 16, 2024, a detective received information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about an IP address linked to Albino’s residence being used to upload files depicting child abuse. Further investigation matched images from these videos with rooms shown in an online property rental listing for Albino’s home.
On September 17, 2024, officers executed a search warrant at Albino’s residence and found furnishings matching those seen in the videos as well as sandals worn by Albino that matched those worn by the abuser depicted in some recordings.
Assistant United States Attorney John P. McAdams prosecuted the case following a joint investigation by Homeland Security Investigations and the Rhode Island State Police ICAC Task Force.
This prosecution is part of Project Safe Childhood—a Department of Justice initiative launched in May 2006—to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse nationwide. More information about Project Safe Childhood can be found at https://www.justice.gov/psc.
