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TOMS RIVER−A 39-year-old township man was caught with child pornography following a raid on his home Thursday, authorities said.
Justin Thomas was charged with possession of child sexual abuse materials, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said in a statement.
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children tipped the New Jersey State Police that somone in the area was uploding images of child sexual abuse to the internet, Billhimer said.
That tip was routed to county detectives who identified the address from where the images were being uploaded, he said.
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On Thursday, federal, county and local law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at Thomas’ home.
An initial forensic examination of a USB drive recovered from Thomas’ desk uncovered the images of child sexual abuse, Billhimer said.
Thomas was arrested and taken to Ocean County Jail where he is currently being held.
Lawyer information for Thomas was not immediately available.
Ken Serrano covers breaking news, crime and investigations. Reach him at 732-643-4029 or kserrano@gannettnj.com.
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