A Union County man has been arrested and charged with distributing images of child sexual abuse.
Jeffrey Shreve, 35, of Scotch Plains, New Jersey, was taken into custody by agents of the Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) at his home on May 25, 2023.
Shreve is charged with one count of distributing child pornography, a crime that carries a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison and a maximum potential penalty of 20 years in prison, as well as a $250,000 fine.
According to documents filed in the case and statements made in court, Shreve used peer-to-peer file sharing software to seek and obtain images of child sexual abuse, including images of prepubescent children.
Shreve made his initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge James B. Clark III in Newark federal court and was released on $100,000 unsecured bond.
U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito credited special agents of HSI, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Brian Michael, with the investigation leading to the charges against Shreve.
The government is represented by Counsel to the U.S. Attorney Caroline Sadlowski of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Newark.
The charge and allegations in the complaint are merely accusations, and Shreve is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Key Facts
- State: New Jersey
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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