Middlesex Borough Resident Charged With Child Pornography

MIDDLESEX, NJ — Walter Ciancia, 50, of Middlesex borough, has been criminally charged with third-degree possession of child pornography.

He was arrested without incident on August 17 and taken to the Middlesex County jail.

After receiving a cyber tip from the New Jersey State Police and the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office, detectives from the Middlesex Borough Police Department say they initiated a "comprehensive investigation that involved electronic surveillance" of Ciancia's online activities.

The surveillance of his Internet activity last for more than a three-month period of time.

The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Unit assisted.

“The youth of our community are the hope of our nation; it is paramount that we protect them from victimization and bring to justice those who violate these ideals. I am proud of the tireless efforts of our detectives who fervently engaged their skills and experience in this investigation," said Middlesex borough Police Chief Matthew Geist.

The investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Sergeant Sean Flanagan at (732)356-1900 ext. 351.