Former N.J. youth group director charged for distributing 11,000 files of child sexual abuse material
Arnold DiBlasi, 71
BURLINGTON COUNTY, N.J. - Officials say a 71-year-old man was arrested after he was found with thousands of child sexual abuse materials.
Arnold DiBlasi, of Marlton, is charged with four counts of endangering the welfare of a child.
DiBlasi, the former youth director at Holy Eucharist Parish in Cherry Hill, reportedly distributed more than 11,000 files of child sexual abuse material to 30 people.
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He was arrested at his home on July 26 after an investigation began in May. Officials say an initial survey of a seized phone revealed child sexual abuse materials.
The case will be referred to a grand jury after the suspect was released from Burlington County Jail following a detention hearing.