South Toms River Man Tried Sex Trafficking A Child: Prosecutor

SOUTH TOMS RIVER, NJ — A South Toms River man distributed child pornography and attempted to traffic a child for sex, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor's office.

The investigation began with a referral from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to State Police. They identified Kevin Carrieri as a suspect for distributing child pornography and trying to traffic a child.

Authorities executed a search warrant Friday on Carrieri's home and seized his smart phone, which contained child pornography, the OCPO said. Detectives also seized 200 grams of marijuana packaged for distribution, drug paraphernalia and metal knuckles, authorities said.

Carrieri, 33, was charged distribution of child pornography, possession of child pornography, endangering the welfare of a child, possession of between 1 ounce and 5 pounds of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of more than 50 grams of marijuana, possession of a prohibited weapon and possession of drug paraphernalia.

He was processed at South Toms River police headquarters. He is in Ocean County Jail pending a detention hearing.

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