PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — A married couple in Mercer County, New Jersey who both worked in law enforcement are accused of making and distributing images of child sex abuse, including instances in which the couple allegedly had sex in front of children.
New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin announced charges against Brian and Elizabeth DiBiasi, of Hamilton Township, including creating, producing and distributing images of child sex abuse.
He said the state Attorney General’s Office received a report on Jan. 28 from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children saying a user on an unspecified mobile messaging platform had uploaded and distributed dozens of images and videos of suspected child exploitation and abuse material.
Investigators said that the user was Brian DiBiasi. Platkin’s office said some images showed Elizabeth DiBiasi nude in the presence of children.
In chat logs obtained by investigators, Brian DiBiasi allegedly said children were present while he and his wife had sex.
Brian DiBiasi has been with the Hamilton Township Police Department for 21 years, while Elizabeth DiBiasi has been a Mercer County sheriff for 18 years.
Both were arrested on Wednesday. The charges against Brian DiBiasi range from first- to third-degree. Elizabeth DiBiasi is facing one second-degree charge of engaging in sexual conduct that would debauch the morals of a child.
“These actions are not only abhorrent,” said Hamilton Township Mayor Jeff Martin, “but have also shaken our community’s sense of security and trust in those who are sworn to protect us.”
Brian DiBiasi has been suspended without pay and served a notice of termination. Elizabeth DiBiasi was suspended without pay.
Both are currently being held in the Monmouth County Jail.