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Secaucus Man Arrested for Possessing Child Abuse Images Following Extensive Police Investigation

A 64-year-old man from Secaucus, New Jersey, named Dominic Gravina, has been arrested after police found child abuse images in his possession.

The arrest followed a tip-off and a search of his home, where police seized several electronic devices.

This is part of the Secaucus Police’s ongoing efforts to crack down on those involved in child exploitation crimes.

Key Takeaways
  • A Secaucus resident, Dominic Gravina, 64, was arrested for having child abuse images after a police investigation.
  • Police received a tip from the New Jersey State Police, which led to a search of Gravina’s home, where they found and took his electronic devices.
  • The investigation is still ongoing, and more charges could be brought, but Gravina was released and will go to court later.

How the Investigation Started

In June 2024, the Secaucus Police got a tip from the New Jersey State Police that someone had uploaded a disturbing image of child sexual abuse, and that image was linked to Dominic Gravina.

The investigation, led by Detective Kristen Bronowich, found that Gravina didn’t just have one image—he had several images of child sexual abuse on his devices.

On September 4, 2024, police executed a court-approved search warrant at Gravina’s home on Koelle Boulevard.

During the search, they seized several electronic devices that belonged to him.

Gravina was then arrested and charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child because of the images found in his possession.

Police and ICAC Working Together

The Secaucus Police Department has been working with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, which focuses on catching people who exploit kids online.

Run by the New Jersey State Police, the ICAC Task Force includes officers from across the state.

Since joining the task force back in 2022, the Secaucus Police have enhanced their efforts to tackle online child exploitation better.

Thanks to this partnership, the police were able to investigate the tip about Gravina quickly, leading to his arrest.

Detective Bronowich and her team worked with ICAC to carry out the search at Gravina’s home and gather evidence.

Devices Seized and Ongoing Investigation

While searching Gravina’s house, police took several electronic devices that they believe hold important evidence.

Specialists are analyzing these devices to uncover any additional illegal material. And this step is critical in investigations like this because digital evidence can reveal even more details about the crime.

Although Gravina has been charged and released under current criminal justice laws, the investigation isn’t over.

Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller stated that more charges could be added as they continue digging into the evidence.

Gravina is expected to appear in court soon, but there’s a chance more information will come out as investigators look into his electronic devices.

Police Commitment to Protecting Children

Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller strongly supported the detectives working on this case.

He stated that the department will continue to track down child predators and hold them accountable.

Chief Miller called the possession of child sexual abuse images “disgusting” and emphasized that the police are committed to protecting children, who are among the most vulnerable members of society.

This case is just one example of the police department’s dedication to fighting crimes that target children.

With the help of the ICAC Task Force, they’re able to go after people who exploit kids online and make sure they face justice.

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