Man Distributed Child Porn While Living In Waretown: Feds

WARETOWN, NJ — A man was indicted Friday for distribution and possession of child pornography, which authorities say occurred while he lived in Waretown. Stephen Tisch, who now lives in Atlantic County, was convicted of child pornography offenses in 2014.

An investigation revealed Tisch distributed child pornography on a social media chat forum while living in Waretown, according to U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito. A search of Tisch's home revealed several images of child exploitation on his phone, authorities said.

Tisch, currently of Minotola, was previously arrested for child pornography and distribution while working as a custodian in 2012 in the Toms River Regional School District. The district suspended him. Tisch was convicted in Ocean County two years later.

If convicted, Tisch could face the following punishments:

• child pornography possession as a repeat offender: mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison, maximum of 20 years and a $250,000 fine
• child pornography distribution as a repeat offender: mandatory minimum of 15 years in prison, maximum of 40 years and a $250,000 fine

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