South Jersey Man Solicited Child Porn From Underage Girls On Social Media: Prosecutor

COMMERCIAL TOWNSHIP, NJ — A Cumberland County man was arrested Friday after authorities say he solicited explicit photos and videos from underage girls on social media.

Michael A. Romig, 29, of Commercial Township, communicated with the victims on multiple Snapchat accounts, according to the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office (CCPO).

In October, the Columbus (Ohio) Police Department told the CCPO that a person in Cumberland County was soliciting explicit photos from a 10-year-old girl on social media. Investigators identified Ronig as the suspect and found he preyed on multiple children.

Ronig had 26 videos and 16 images containing child sex abuse material, the CCPO said. The victims were girls who appeared to be 10 to 15 years old.

He also sent explicit photos to the victims, authorities said.

Ronig was charged with three counts of endangering the welfare of a child, including a first-degree charge for instructing children to take sexual photos of themselves.

The man was placed in the Cumberland County Jail. Prosecutors will move to keep him jailed, pending the outcome of a trial.

Anyone who may have information relevant to the investigation can contact CCPO Det. K. Mecouch at 856-332-4379. Anonymous tips can also be sent through CCPO.TIPS.