LOCALS CAUGHT UP IN CHILD PORNOGRAPHY STING OPERATION

Three men from Cape May County have been caught up in a statewide sweep of adults who shared files of child pornography on the internet.  State officials announced the list of 14 individuals who participated in this illegal activities.  Two men from Lower Township, Mitchell Beard and Jackson Beard from Lower Township, along with Francis Gillice, were all arrested as part of this sting operation.   New Jersey has toughened up its child pornography laws.