Former Firefighter Sentenced to Prison for Child Pornography Possession
BRYAN, TX — A former East Montgomery County firefighter has been ordered to serve time in state prison for his role in the digital exploitation of children. On February 12, 2026, Judge John Brick sentenced Kyle Simmons to four years in prison for Possession of Child Pornography.
The sentencing followed a punishment hearing in Brazos County, nearly a year after Simmons entered a guilty plea on March 3, 2025.
The Investigation: From Google Drive to a Residential Raid
The case against Simmons began in April 2020 after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) flagged suspicious activity. A CyberTipline report indicated that Simmons had uploaded several files containing child pornography to his personal Google Drive.
Key details of the investigation by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) include:
- The Raid: Sgt. Adam Madore and the OAG’s Child Exploitation Unit executed a search warrant at Simmons’s home, seizing all electronic devices.
- The Evidence: Forensic analysis uncovered a “large quantity” of child pornography. Investigators also found over 100 videos showing Simmons engaging in lewd acts while at his place of employment.
- The Admission: During interviews, Simmons admitted to seeking out images of young girls specifically between the ages of 11 and 13.
Violation of Public Trust
Prior to his arrest, Simmons served as a firefighter for the East Montgomery County Fire Department. He was terminated from his position following the discovery of these offenses.
In a joint statement, Assistant District Attorney Jordan Jordan and First Assistant District Attorney Brian Baker emphasized the gravity of a public servant engaging in such behavior:
“Child Pornography is a business that abuses the most vulnerable people in our society for profit. The defendant, who was in a position of public trust, helped to exploit these children by his actions. Prison is the only punishment for his actions.”
