July 16, 2024
BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (BURLINGTON)–Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw announced that a 35-year-old Burlington Township man has been arrested on charges of possession and distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).
Gregory Chesko was charged with Distribution of CSAM (Second Degree), Possession of CSAM with Intent to Distribute (Second Degree), and Possession of CSAM (Third Degree).
He 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 will be 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. The investigation revealed that Chesko had sent multiple CSAM images and videos from his phone using an instant messaging application. The investigation further revealed that electronic devices belonging to Chesko that were seized during the execution of a search warrant at his residence contained CSAM.
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 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.
All persons are considered innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
Gregory Chesko, 35, was charged with Distribution of CSAM (Second Degree), Possession of CSAM with Intent to Distribute (Second Degree), and Possession of CSAM (Third Degree).