Montville Resident Arrested for Child Pornography

Authorities arrested Matthew Mannarano, 34, for allegedly distributing child sex abuse material through Kik, a chat application. He faces serious charges, including one count of distribution, a second-degree crime, and one count of possession, a third-degree crime. The investigation began after a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children highlighted media files depicting child exploitation. Mannarano was apprehended on June 11 and subsequently released under conditions that bar unsupervised contact with children. Morris County Prosecutor Robert J.

Carroll praised the joint efforts of the Montville Police and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Chief Andrew Caggiano emphasized the thoroughness of the investigation. The case underscores ongoing concerns about child exploitation in digital spaces. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office for further assistance.