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NORTH ARLINGTON, NJ — A 34-year-old Milwaukee man has been arrested for sexually extorting a child under 13 in Bergen County, prosecutors announced Friday.
Christopher Battin was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals in Milwaukee on Tuesday after an investigation revealed he had targeted a North Arlington minor online.
🚨 How the Case Unfolded
On March 7, the North Arlington Police Department alerted the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Cyber Crimes Unit after discovering that a child had been contacted by an unknown online predator.
Investigators quickly determined that Battin:
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Engaged in explicit conversations with the child
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Sent sexually explicit photos of himself to the victim
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Demanded explicit photos in return
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Threatened to expose the child’s online activity and repeatedly contacted the victim using multiple phone numbers
⚖️ Charges Filed Against Christopher Battin
Battin now faces multiple charges, including:
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Second-degree aggravated sexual extortion of a child under 13
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Third-degree child endangerment
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Fourth-degree lewdness
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Fourth-degree stalking
He was booked into the Milwaukee County Jail and is awaiting extradition to Bergen County, New Jersey.
👮 Law Enforcement Collaboration
Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella praised the North Arlington Police Department and several agencies for their swift work, including:
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New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force
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U.S. Marshals Service Newark Division
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U.S. Marshals Eastern Wisconsin Violent Offender Task Force
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Milwaukee Police & Sheriff’s Office
Their multi-state cooperation led to Battin’s quick arrest.
🛡️ Protecting Children from Online Predators
This case highlights the growing dangers of online exploitation and the importance of parental vigilance in monitoring children’s internet use. Authorities urge families to:
✅ Discuss online safety with children
✅ Monitor unfamiliar contacts and suspicious behavior
✅ Report inappropriate interactions to law enforcement immediately
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