Cedar Park detectives say a routine review of evidence from a burglary case has turned into something far more serious. On Thursday, investigators charged 33-year-old Gregory Goulet with possession or promotion of child pornography after they say incriminating images surfaced during a deeper look at data seized in a 2025 break-in investigation.
Goulet was originally arrested in July 2025 on suspicion of burglary of a business. According to police, a later review of a cellphone tied to that case led to photos that raised enough red flags for detectives to seek a new search warrant. That follow-up search, officers say, uncovered material they consider child pornography, which in turn prompted the new state charges.
According to FOX 7 Austin, the Cedar Park Police Department described what they initially found on the phone as "concerning photos" that justified going back to a judge. During the second round of searching, investigators say they located additional material that meets the department’s definition of child pornography. Goulet was then charged with possession or promotion of child pornography, and the station reports that information came directly from Cedar Park police.
What the charge means in Texas
Under Texas law, possession or promotion of child pornography falls under Penal Code § 43.26, a felony statute that scales punishment based on the type and amount of material involved. The law treats promoting the material, or possessing it with intent to promote, as a more serious offense than simple possession, and certain aggravating factors can increase the potential penalties. A conviction can bring prison time and fines, with the exact sentence depending on the degree of the offense and the specific facts in a given case.
Next steps and where to report tips
The information about the child pornography charge was released to reporters by the Cedar Park Police Department, according to FOX 7 Austin. For residents who want to share non-urgent information with investigators, the City of Cedar Park lists the police department’s headquarters and a non-emergency number for tips.
At the time of the report, no court filing listing an arraignment date had appeared online, and the case is expected to move through the normal criminal process as prosecutors review the evidence. As with any criminal matter, these are allegations, and Goulet is presumed innocent unless and until the state proves the charges in court and secures a conviction.
