MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Morris County Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Jefferson Township Chief of Police Paul Castimore confirmed the sentencing of Richard Kattermann, 31, of Jefferson Township, in connection with Possession of Child Sex Abuse Material (CSAM).
On September 9, 2024, Kattermann pled guilty to one count of third-degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Possession of CSAM).
On December 13, 2024, the Honorable Claudia Jones, J.S.C. imposed a sentence of three (3) years incarceration in New Jersey State Prison.
The investigation began with a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) referencing a media file, allegedly depicting the sexual exploitation or abuse of minors. The investigation revealed that the defendant uploaded the media file to Discord, an internet-based social platform, and contained CSAM items.
Kattermann was arrested on the above charge on February 8, 2024.
Prosecutor Carroll would like to acknowledge the Jefferson Township Police Department, the Bernards Township Police Department, and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force for their efforts in this investigation.
