Cary Fire Department Engineer Marc Soucy Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges

Cary Fire Department engineer Marc Donald Soucy, 59, was arrested on Feb. 20, 2026, and charged in connection with a child exploitation investigation. Soucy is a resident of Cary and holds the rank of engineer with the Cary Fire Department.

Investigators executed the arrest and the criminal case is being handled by Cary police and local prosecutors. Charges tied to the child exploitation investigation were filed following the Feb. 20 action; authorities have identified Soucy by name in the charging documents.

Soucy’s status as a Cary Fire Department engineer places the accused within a municipal safety agency that responds to fires and emergency medical calls across Cary. The arrest removes an active public safety employee from routine public visibility, and the criminal process will determine whether prosecutors pursue formal indictments and trial.

The Cary Police Department is leading investigative steps in the case and prosecutors will oversee charging decisions and any arraignments or court filings that follow. Because the charges stem from an exploitation investigation, prosecutors will determine next steps based on evidence gathered by investigators and the statutory elements of the alleged offenses.

The case remains in the criminal-justice system and will proceed through standard prosecutorial review and court scheduling handled by Cary-area authorities. Residents seeking updates should expect formal filings and court notices in Wake County once prosecutors set court dates or file additional documents in the matter.