Two married New Jersey cops were arrested — and one was canned — after allegedly sharing nude images of themselves with their kids in the background, authorities said.
Officer Brian DiBiasi was fired from the Hamilton Police Department Jan. 31 after he was accused of using a messaging app to distribute “image and video files of suspected child sexual exploitation and abuse material,” according to a statement by NJ Attorney General Matt Platkin.
Authorities began investigating DiBiasi, 39, and his wife, Mercer County Sheriff’s Office cop Elizabeth DiBiasi, 42, last week after getting a report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about the alleged images.
Both were arrested Jan. 29.
DiBiasi shared 36 media files containing nude pictures and videos of his wife with children nearby, alleged authorities, who said they accessed chat logs in which DiBiasi allegedly “mentioned children being present while he and his wife had sex,” Platkin said.
He was charged with permitting a child to engage in a sexual act that may be photographed, filmed or reproduced; engaging in sexual conduct that would debauch the morals of a child; possessing fewer than 1,000 images of child sexual abuse; distributing images of child sexual abuse; and possessing images of child sexual abuse with the intent to distribute.
Elizabeth DiBiasi was charged with engaging in sexual conduct that would debauch the morals of a child.
“Sexual offenses against children are among the most serious crimes we charge,” Platkin said. “It’s especially disturbing when, as in this case, the accused are members of law enforcement.
“Protecting children from this kind of lasting harm is one of our most important responsibilities,” he added.
Hamilton’s Mayor Jeff Martin released a statement about DiBiasi’s dismissal.
“These actions are not only abhorrent but have also shaken our community’s sense of security and trust in those who are sworn to protect us,” Martin wrote. “While those feelings are understandable, let me be clear: the despicable actions of these individuals do not define our community or the dedication and integrity of the men and women who serve and protect us every day.”
It was unclear if Elizabeth DiBiasi was still employed.
The DiBiasis did not respond to requests for comment.
