A former Machias man has pleaded guilty to possessing sexually explicit videos and images of children.
Ryan Gatcomb, 19, entered his plea Thursday at U.S. District Court in Bangor, according to the U.S. attorney’s office.
Gatcomb received videos over the internet in May and June of last year that depicted children engaged in sexually explicit conduct, the U.S. attorney’s office said Friday.
He admitted to trying to delete the files on June 4, 2025, after police contacted him.
Gatcomb faces up to 10 years in prison, a fine up to $250,000 and up to a lifetime of supervised release.
He will be sentenced at a later date after a judge consults the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other factors.
