By: Najla Alexander
Authorities in Morris County announced that Brian Stewart, 41, Clifton, has been charged with Luring, Attempted Aggravated Explicit Contact, Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.
Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carrol stated it is alleged that between March 18 and March 27, 2024, Stewart engaged in explicit communications with two children on KIK Messenger and made plans to meet up with the children in Boonton Township for the purpose of having explicit contact.
Officials said the defendant utilized the username “Brian Being Brian” on KIK Messenger to exchange explicit communications with the victims.
The incident remains under investigation, and no further information will be released at this time, officials say.
Accoridng to officials, the names and identities of the juvenile victims will not be released.
As a result of the investigation, Stewart has been charged with two counts of second-degree Luring, four counts of second-degree Attempted Aggravated Explicit Conduct, one count of second-degree Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and two counts of third-degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child, authorities say.
Officials said pursuant to the Criminal Justice Reform Act, Stewart has been detained in the Morris County Correctional Facility pending future court proceedings.