By: Richard L. Smith
Burlington County authorities have arrested a 35-year-old Burlington Township man on charges of possession and distribution of Explicit Images of Minors (CSAM).
Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw announced that Mr. Gregory Chesko has been charged with the Distribution of CSAM (Second Degree), Possession of CSAM with Intent to Distribute (Second Degree), and Possession of CSAM (Third Degree).
Chesko was taken into custody yesterday at his residence and lodged in the Burlington County Jail in Mount Holly, pending a first appearance in Superior Court.
The case is being prepared for presentation to a grand jury for possible indictment.
The investigation began after the BCPO High-Tech Crimes Unit received a tip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children concerning Chesko’s online activities.
Detectives discovered that Chesko had sent multiple explicit images of minors from his phone using an instant messaging application.
Prosecutor Bradshaw said a further investigation revealed that electronic devices seized during a search warrant at Chesko's residence contained additional explicit images of minors.
The investigation was conducted by the BCPO High-Tech Crimes Unit, with assistance from the Burlington Township Police Department, the New Jersey State Police TEAMS Unit, and the United States Homeland Security Investigations – Cherry Hill Office.
The lead investigator is BCPO Detective Tiffany Lenart.
Chesko will be prosecuted by the BCPO Special Victims Unit.