Former Greenville Officer Sentenced for Child Pornography Possession
A former police officer from Greenville, N.C., Dominic Olivares, pleaded guilty to two counts of child pornography possession and received a sentence of 100 days in jail, along with supervised probation and sex offender registration.
Lafayette, IN, November 5, 2026 — A former law enforcement officer based in Greenville, North Carolina, has been sentenced in connection with child pornography possession charges. Dominic Olivares pleaded guilty to two counts of the offense.
As a result of his plea, Olivares received a sentence that includes 100 days of incarceration. Following his jail time, he will be subject to supervised probation. Additionally, his conviction requires him to register as a sex offender.
The case involved the possession of child pornography, a serious felony. The plea agreement and subsequent sentencing indicate that Olivares admitted to the charges brought against him. Details regarding the timeline of the investigation or the specific circumstances leading to the discovery of the material were not provided in the initial summary.
Olivares’ former role as a police officer in Greenville, N.C., adds a layer of public interest to the case. The legal proceedings have concluded with the sentencing, and the terms of his probation and sex offender registration are now in effect.
The sentence reflects the legal consequences for individuals convicted of possessing child pornography, which carries significant penalties designed to protect children and hold offenders accountable. The specifics of the supervised probation and the duration and requirements of the sex offender registration will be determined by court mandates.
Story summarized from the original created by WITN News staff, Jordan Gartner on www.wlfi.com, see more information here.
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