30 charges dropped against ex‑EMT in child sexual‑abuse image case

By: Brandon Ng

Outlets: Portsmouth Herald

Published: January 16, 2026

Words: 659

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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BRENTWOOD — Prosecutors have dropped 30 charges against a former Kensington EMT already serving decades in prison for possessing child sexual abuse images, citing "insufficient evidence."

Todd A. Burnim, 58, is facing trial on the 54 remaining counts tied to the offense for which he is currently incarcerated.

A local grand jury handed up 84 indictments in March and April 2024: 48 counts of possessing child pornography, 24 counts …

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