A 23‑year‑old man from Toms River, New Jersey, entered a guilty plea on December 17 for possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material after police say he instructed a Berkeley Township woman to touch a child in an “inappropriate manner” and to send him photos.
Arrest and Investigation
Police traced a phone number linked to Logan Oliveira through the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Squad, which identified the number as a distributor of child pornography. On April 29, 2025, officers executed a search warrant at Oliveira’s Toms River residence, uncovering child pornography on several electronic devices in his possession. That same day, a warrant was served at the home of 20‑year‑old Julianna Goldstein in Berkeley Township, where investigators found child pornography on devices in her possession. Goldstein was charged with having and sharing child sexual abuse materials, manufacturing child pornography, and other offenses. She was released with charges pending.
Plea and Sentencing
On Wednesday, December 17, Oliveira pleaded guilty to charges of possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material. Prosecutors anticipate a sentence of five years in prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised parole. He will also be required to register with Megan’s Law as a sexual offender. The sentencing hearing will determine the final terms, but the expectation of a five‑year term reflects the seriousness of the offenses.
Legal Context and Offenses
Oliveira’s actions involved sending illegal images of children to Goldstein and instructing her to touch a child in an inappropriate manner and then send photographs of that touching. These conduct patterns fall under state statutes that criminalize the possession, distribution, and encouragement of child sexual exploitation. The charges carried by Oliveira and Goldstein encompass both possession of child pornography and the facilitation of further abuse, illustrating the legal framework that addresses both the creation and sharing of such material.
Victim Resources
The article notes that resources for victims of sexual assault are available through the National Sexual Violence Resources Center and the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 800‑656‑4673. These services offer confidential support and assistance to individuals impacted by sexual violence.
Key Takeaways
- Logan Oliveira, 23, pleaded guilty to possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material.
- He was arrested after the High Tech Crime Squad linked his phone number to child pornography distribution.
- Oliveira faces an expected five‑year prison term and lifetime supervised parole, with mandatory Megan’s Law registration.
The case underscores the vigilance of local law enforcement in tracking digital offenses and the legal consequences for those who facilitate child sexual exploitation. The sentencing outcome will serve as a reminder that the state maintains strict penalties for individuals who engage in the distribution and encouragement of child sexual abuse material.
