Lodi, Resident Charged Following Investigation into Online Child Sexual Abuse Material
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, A 20-year-old resident of Lodi, New Jersey, has been arrested and charged following a major law enforcement operation targeting online illicit content.
Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of Jesus Arellano following an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jeff Angermeyer.
Investigation Details & Search Warrant Execution
On Thursday, August 6, 2026, members of the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Cyber Crimes Unit executed a court-authorized search warrant at Arellano’s residence in Lodi.
The digital forensics investigation revealed that Arellano allegedly used the Internet to view, download, and possess 191 items depicting nude and sexually explicit prepubescent and pubescent children.
Charges and Legal Status
Following the execution of the search warrant, Arellano was taken into custody in Paramus, NJ, and formally charged with:
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Third-Degree Possession of Child Pornography (N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4b(5)(b)(iii))
Arellano was remanded to the Bergen County Jail in Hackensack, NJ, where he awaits a first appearance in Bergen County Superior Court.
Disclaimer: Prosecutor Mark Musella emphasizes that all charges are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Multi-Agency Law Enforcement Collaboration
The successful operation involved multi-jurisdictional collaboration across local and regional law enforcement teams. Prosecutor Musella expressed gratitude for the direct assistance of the Lodi Police Department and the New York City Police Department (NYPD).
Additionally, recognition was given to the municipal agencies participating in the Bergen County Cyber Crimes Task Force, including:
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Hackensack Police Department
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Norwood Police Department
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Waldwick Police Department
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Washington Township Police Department
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Woodcliff Lake Police Department
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