Repeat Offender From Lindenwold, NJ, Charged With Possession of Child Porn

A Camden County man has been arrested for allegedly possessing multiple child porn images and videos.

U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger says 38-year-old Matthew Knapp of Lindenwold is facing one count of possession of child pornography.

According to court documents,

In February 2022, an undercover law enforcement officer conducted an online session using a publicly available peer-to-peer program, which allows internet users to trade digital files. A user shared multiple files featuring images or videos of child sexual abuse from an internet address traced to Knapp’s residence. On May 10, 2022, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at Knapp’s residence and seized, among other things, a computer, three hard drives, and a flash drive that contained depictions of child sex abuse, including images of prepubescent children.

Knapp was convicted of aggravated indecent assault of a person less than 16 years of age in Bucks County, PA, in 2007.

For a repeat offender, the charge of possession of child pornography carries ten to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

Knapp made his initial appearance on February 23rd in Camden federal court and was released on a $100,000 unsecured bond.

The public is reminded that charges are accusations and all persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.