BANGOR - A Southwest Harbor man pleaded guilty today to receiving and possessing child pornography.

According to court records, in October 2023 Gary Peters, 36, received child pornography he solicited online from two minors using a social media app .

In March 2024 the FBI conducted a search of Peter's home and found more child pornography on electronic devices including his cell phone.

He will be sentenced at a later date.

Peters faces up to 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000 and up to a lifetime of supervised release.

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