Joel Page, 51, of Nashua, was arrested on Aug. 27 for allegedly possessing child sexual abuse images. Courtesy photo/Nashua Police Department

NASHUA – Joel Page, 51, of Nashua, was taken into custody on Aug. 27 for allegedly possessing child sexual abuse images.

According to the Nashua Police Department, from April 2025 to April of this year, detectives worked to identify suspects in the city who could be in possession of child sexual abuse images.

During the investigation, detectives allegedly identified Page’s Internet Protocol address and a search warrant was issued.

A forensic exam of Page’s electronic devices allegedly revealed more than 14,000 images and videos of children being sexually abused. In addition, police reportedly found evidence suggesting that Page used artificial intelligence to change the images of a child whom he knew.

Page has been charged with two counts of manufacturing CSAI and seven counts of CSAI possession.

He was held without bail and was arraigned in Nashua District Court on Aug. 28.

Under state law, if convicted, he could face up to 165 years in prison, up to 35 years of probation and up to $28,000 in fines.