21-year-old Cape May County, NJ, man charged with manufacturing child porn

Authorities in South Jersey say a Rio Grande man is facing a list of child porn-related charges.

Javish Roman of Rio Grande, NJ, Arrested

According to the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office, an analysis of evidence that belonged to 21-year-old Javish Roman revealed he exchanged video and pictures with an out-of-state juvenile engaging in prohibited sexual acts. He also had in his possession over 1,000 items containing child sexual abuse material.

This investigation derived from a previous investigation that involved Roman allegedly possessing and distributing child porn.

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Charges Filed

This past Thursday, Roman was charged with the following:

• First-degree manufacturing of child pornography
• Second-degree endangering the welfare of a child/possession of child pornography
• Third-degree endangering the welfare of a child

Those found guilty of manufacturing child porn in New Jersey face 10 to 20 years in state prison.

Second-degree crimes can send someone to prison for five to 10 years.

Roman remains lodged at the Cape May County Correctional Center pending court proceedings.

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The public is reminded that charges are accusations and all persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.