TRENTON, N.J. — A husband and wife, both law enforcement officers in Mercer County, have been charged with multiple offenses related to the creation, possession, and distribution of child sexual abuse material, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Thursday.
Brian DiBiasi, a 39-year-old Hamilton police officer, and his wife, Elizabeth DiBiasi, a 42-year-old sergeant with the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office, were arrested by the New Jersey State Police on Wednesday at their residence in Hamilton.
According to court documents, Brian DiBiasi is charged with recording, possessing, and distributing child sexual abuse material, as well as endangering the welfare of a child. Elizabeth DiBiasi faces charges of endangering the welfare of a child through her participation in sexual conduct.
Court records state that Elizabeth DiBiasi appeared nude in images alongside unclothed children. The couple is also accused of engaging in sexual acts in the presence of minors. A statement from the Attorney General’s Office detailed that Brian DiBiasi faces first-degree charges for allegedly involving a child in sexual acts for photography, along with possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material.
“Sexual offenses against children are among the most serious crimes we charge,” said Attorney General Platkin. “It’s especially disturbing when, as in this case, the accused are members of law enforcement.”
The investigation began after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) provided a cyber tip on January 28. Authorities allege that a mobile messaging platform flagged an account linked to Brian DiBiasi for uploading and distributing 36 files of suspected child sexual exploitation material, some of which reportedly included images of his wife with children.
If convicted, the first-degree charges carry a potential prison sentence of 10 to 20 years and a fine of up to $200,000. Second-degree offenses could result in five to 10 years in prison, while third-degree charges carry penalties of three to five years.
The Division of Criminal Justice and New Jersey State Police continue to investigate the case