Atlantic County, NJ Internet Crimes Against Children in 2023-2024

Now that summertime is here, the Atlantic County, New Jersey Prosecutor’s Office is urging parents to remain vigilant regarding the potential for internet crimes against children that remain prevalent in the region.

The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office also released a list of those who were arrested and charged during the 2023-2024 school year with various internet crimes against children as follows:

• Edward Riley (32), Hammonton - second-degree Distribution CSAM / third-degree
  Possession CSAM
• Francis Weber (32), Ventnor - third-degree Possession CSAM
• John Marco (20), Atlantic City - third-degree Possession CSAM
• Matthew Brown (36), Absecon - second-degree Distribution CSAM / second-degree
  Possession CSAM
• Roger Tees (74), Somers Point - second-degree Distribution CSAM / third-degree
  Possession CSAM
• Stephen Alarcon (35), Mays Landing - third-degree Possession CSAM
• Zachary Lee (24), Galloway - second-degree Distribution / third-degree Possession
• Raul Ronda (40), Absecon - second-degree Distribution / third-degree Possession
• Juvenile (17). Mays Landing - Possession CSAM
• Juvenile (14), Hammonton - Distribution / Possession CSAM
• Juvenile (17). Mays Landing - Possession CSAM

These arrests were made by the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office, with the assistance of the United States Department of Homeland Security, New Jersey Parole, Cape May County Prosecutor's Office, and the various neighboring local police departments.

Here is a photo (below) of those who have been arrested and charged during the 2023-2024 school year.

During the 2023-2024 school year, members of the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office proactively spoke to students and school officials in Atlantic County about the importance of good decision making and internet safety. The goal is to educate on how to best protect against criminal behavior and how to notify law enforcement when these crimes occur.

As the school year has ended, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office would like to remind our fellow citizens to be cognizant of the online activities of children. The summer allows for children to have more free time, which tends to increase unsupervised screen time. If there is any suspicion a child may be endangered or victimized through online contact, please contact your local police department, said the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office.

SOURCE: Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office.