Acting Bergen County Prosecutor Gurbir S. GREWAL announced the arrest of ANTHONY ALFANO, JR. of 45 Chestnut Avenue, Rochelle Park, New Jersey relating to charges of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, specifically for the Possession of videos and/or images depicting child exploitation. ALFANO, JR. was arrested on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 without incident subsequent to a search of his electronic devices.

The arrest came about as a result of an investigation conducted by members of the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Computer Crimes Unit under the direction of Chief Carmen MARTINO.

The investigation revealed that ANTHONY ALFANO, JR. was using the internet to acquire images and/or videos depicting child pornography.

In this case, the child pornography contained images and/or videos of pre-pubescent children engaged in sexual acts.

ANTHONY ALFANO, JR. was charged with one (1) count of Endangering the Welfare of a Child for the possession of the aforementioned videos and images, a 3rd degree crime.

Bail was set by the Honorable Susan Steele, P.J.Cr. at $25,000 with a 10% cash option. ALFANO JR was remanded to the Bergen County Jail Annex in lieu of bail.

Acting Prosecutor GREWAL states that these charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.