Oceanport Man Charged With Distributing Child Pornography

Kevin A. Long, 27, of Wolfhill Avenue in Oceanport, iwas charged with second degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child in connection with the Distribution of Child Pornography and third degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child in connection with the Possession of Child Pornography, according to an announcement by Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni.

Long was arrested following a joint investigation by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and federal Homeland Security Investigations. Evidence collected during the investigation suggests Long may have been engaging in inappropriate conversations with children online.

Anyone with information about this investigation, or who feels that they may have been subjected to inappropriate online conversations by Long, is urged to contact Detective Tiffany Lenart of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, at 732-431-7160 ext. 6592.

If convicted of the second degree charge, Long faces a sentence of five to ten years in a New Jersey state prison, and would be subject to the provisions of Megan’s Law and Parole Supervision for Life upon his release.

Anyone who has information but feels the need to remain anonymous can contact Monmouth County Crime Stoppers confidential telephone tip-line by calling 1-800-671-4400; can text “MONMOUTH” plus their tip to 274637; or, they can email a tip via the website at www.monmouthcountycrimestoppers.com. ; Monmouth County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of criminals and fugitives.