Kelly Jay Carter

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1. Former SLC fire battalion chief arrested, accused of posessing hundreds of child sex abuse images, KSL, February 9, 2026.
2. Kelly Carter submission #3488391 , Xchange Utah Court, February 6, 2026.

• 1. Former SLC fire battalion chief arrested, accused of posessing hundreds of child sex abuse images

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  SALT LAKE CITY — A former Salt Lake City Fire Department division chief was arrested on suspicion of sexual exploitation of a minor.

  According to a booking affidavit, Kelly Jay Carter, 51, was accused of using a cryptocurrency account to purchase images of child sexual abuse material.

  A cryptocurrency company filed a CyperTipline report with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, claiming that a wallet was used to purchase images of child sexual abuse material. The wallet was allegedly traced back to Carter.

  Internet Crimes Against Children task force agents contacted Carter about the alleged transaction. Carter admitted to owning the wallet and using it to purchase a single month’s subscription to a website that hosted explicit images, according to the affidavit.

  Carter allegedly told police he had only viewed explicit images while at work for the duration of the subscription.

  According to police documents, police searched Carter’s iPhone and allegedly found hundreds of files of child sexual abuse material, with at least one file dating back to 2020.

  The Salt Lake City Fire Department released a statement regarding the allegations against Carter.

  “Recently, the Salt Lake City Fire Department received information regarding serious allegations of misconduct involving former Battalion Chief, Kelly Carter. He was hired on 9/11/2000 and retired 12/15/2025. While the investigation proceeds, the department will cooperate with any law enforcement requests. We are committed to maintaining public trust and upholding the values of accountability and transparency. The Salt Lake City Fire Department remains dedicated to serving and protecting the community with professionalism and integrity.”

  Carter retired from the Salt Lake City Fire Department on Dec. 15, 2025 after serving with them for more than 25 years.

  Carter was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail on Friday.

• 2. Kelly Carter submission #3488391

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  SALT LAKE COUNTY JAIL Salt Lake City District 3488391 2026-02-06 KELLY CARTER

  from pc affidavit:
  "Kelly Carter is booked into the Salt Lake County jail on ten counts of F2 - Sexual Exploitation of a Minor. Kelly Carter admitted to owning the reported cryptocurrency account (and associated email) which purchased a subscription to a site that sells CSAM. Kelly Carter admitted to being aroused by and masturbating to CSAM. Kelly Carter has been viewing CSAM for at least 6 years. Evidence of CSAM was found on Kelly Carter's iPhone."