
NJ cop and wife had sex on camera with kids in view, investigators say
🚨Law enforcement was tipped off by the social media platform Kik
🚨The images included minors and adults without clothes
🚨The uploads were tracked to the home of a couple in law enforcement
HAMILTON (Mercer) — A married couple of law enforcement professionals created adult videos in front of children, investigators said.
Brian DiBiasi, a Hamilton police officer, and Elizabeth DiBiasi, an employee with the Mercer County Sheriff's Office, were arrested Wednesday at their home in Hamilton and were held at the Monmouth County Jail.
The couple had their first court appearances on Thursday. They will remain in custody until a detention hearing in a few days.
The social media platform Kik notified the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that 36 images of newly produced or homemade content of child sexual abuse had been uploaded by a user. The IP was tracked back to the DiBiasi home, according to the affidavit of probable cause filed by investigators, who received information about the case on Jan. 28.
The uploaded images included Elizabeth DiBiasi naked and the couple having sex in the presence of children, investigators said.
Another image showed one of the children naked, investigators said.
Brian DiBiasi admitted to posting the photos and telling other members about it in a chat, according to investigators. Elizabeth DiBiasi denied knowing about the Kik account.
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Charges against the couple
Brian DiBiasi was charged with permitting a child to engage in pornography, sexual conduct with a child by a caretaker, knowingly possessing/viewing/controlling less than 1,000 items of child sexual exploitation/abuse, distribution of child porn and storing/maintaining child porn.
Elizabeth DiBiasi was charged with sexual conduct with a child by a caretaker.
Payroll records show Brian DiBiasi has been in law enforcement since at least 2004. Elizabeth DiBiasi has been in law enforcement since at least 2006, pension records show.
“Sexual offenses against children are among the most serious crimes we charge,” Attorney General Platkin said Thursday in a written statement.
“It’s especially disturbing when, as in this case, the accused are members of law enforcement. My office works hand-in-hand with the New Jersey State Police and all 21 County Prosecutors to investigate and prosecute those who engage in this conduct. Protecting children from this kind of lasting harm is one of our most important responsibilities.”
Mercer County Sheriff Jack Kemler in a statement said Elizabeth DiBiase was a sergeant and has been with the office for 18 years. She is suspended without pay.
"To be very clear, the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office does not tolerate such alleged incidents. In an effort to avoid hindering an inquiry into the facts, the Sheriff’s Office cannot specifically comment on any ongoing or formal investigation," Kemler wrote.
Hamilton leaders react
Hamilton Mayor Jeff Martin and Police Chief Ken DeBoskey issued this joint statement:
"Hamilton Township is aware of the disturbing allegations against one of our police officers. While we cannot comment on active investigations, we want to be unequivocally clear—Hamilton Township has zero tolerance for crimes of this nature.
"We remain fully committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and accountability within our community and our police department and continue to fully cooperate with the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) investigation. We will have additional comments once an announcement is made by the NJSP."
Mercer County Sheriff Jack Kemler react
"When an arrest or suspicion of child pornography or a child welfare incident occurs among the ranks of the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office, child safety is paramount. To be very clear, the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office does not tolerate such alleged incidents. In an effort to avoid hindering an inquiry into the facts, the Sheriff’s Office cannot specifically comment on any ongoing or formal investigation.
However… As the Mercer County Sheriff and a community leader, know that I have zero tolerance for (alleged) immoral acts in our community and within our ranks. Like many employers, we cannot control how people behave outside of the workplace and at home. However, I strongly urge anyone who is aware of suspicious activity or wishes to report a situation or incident to call 911 immediately, their local police department, or the New Jersey Child Abuse Hotline at 1-877-NJ ABUSE (1-877-652-2873)."
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