MONTVALE—A borough man recorded and shared “sexually suggestive” images of three young children while he was alone with them, according to authorities who raided his home on Tuesday.
John A. Bell, 39, a married software salesman residing on Cardinal Court, was caught with more than 1,000 digital files “depicting nude and/or sexually explicit pre-pubescent children,” Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said following his arrest.
On Tuesday, Sept. 21 members of the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Cyber Crimes Unit executed a search warrant at Bell’s residence following a months-long Internet child pornography investigation.
The probe shows that Bell produced his own images of pre-pubescent youngsters “posed and/or exposed” and shared them, Musella alleged.
In addition, Bell engaged in sexually explicit behavior and sexual activity while he was alone with three children, Musella said.
Bell remained held in the Bergen County Jail pending a first appearance in Central Judicial Processing Court in Hackensack.
He’s charged with sexual assault, child endangerment, and possessing, producing, and distributing child pornography.
Musella thanked Montvale police for their assistance, as well as the Lyndhurst and Ramsey police departments, which participate in his Cyber Crimes Task Force.
Musella noted that the charges are merely an accusation and that the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.