Burlington Co. Man Shared Child Pornography: Prosecutor

BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ — A Burlington Township man was charged after authorities say he distributed child pornography.

Gregory Chesko sent multiple images and videos of child sex abuse material (CSAM) through an instant-messaging app on his phone, according to the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office (BCPO). Chesko was charged with CSAM distribution (second-degree), CSAM possession with intent to distribute (second-degree) and CSAM possession (third-degree).

Chesko, 35, was arrested at his home Monday an placed in the county jail, pending an initial court appearance.

The investigation began after the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children tipped off the BCPO about Chesko's alleged online activities. Authorities later executed a search warrant at Chesko's home and seized electronic devices that contained child pornography, the BCPO said.

Prosecutors intend to present the case to a grand jury for possible indictment.