Acting Bergen County Prosecutor Gurbir GREWAL announced the arrest of DIEGO AVILA. (DOB:: 12/09/1989) of 82 Mozart Street, East Rutherford, New Jersey, relating to charges of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, specifically for the Possession of videos and/or images depicting child exploitation. AVILA was arrested on Friday, February 5, 2016, without incident subsequent to a search warrant that was executed at his residence. 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 DIEGO AVILA was using the internet to acquire images and videos depicting child pornography. In this case, the child pornography contained over 100 images and/or videos of pre-pubescent children engaged in sexual acts.

As a result of a court authorized search warrant at AVILA’S residence, his computer and additional items were seized that contained these images and videos.

Diego AVILA was charged with one (1) count of Endangering the Welfare of a Child for the possession of the aforementioned videos and images. AVILA was issued a summons and released on his own recognizance.

Acting Prosecutor GREWAL states that these charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. In addition, he would like to thank the East Rutherford Police Department for their assistance with the arrest.