Riverton Man, 26, Charged with Child Abuse Material Crimes

Riverton Man, 26, Charged with Child Abuse Material Crimes

> At a Glance

> – Christian Lutz, 26, of Riverton, arrested for possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material

> – Videos allegedly showed toddlers and prepubescent children in sexual acts with adults

> – Multiple cell phones seized from Lutz’s home during search warrant execution

> – Why it matters: The arrest highlights ongoing efforts to combat online child exploitation and protect vulnerable minors

A 26-year-old Riverton man is behind bars after prosecutors say he shared videos depicting child sexual abuse, prompting a swift investigation and arrest.

The Charges

The Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office announced Christian Lutz faces possession and distribution charges tied to child sexual abuse material.

Investigators allege Lutz exchanged videos with others that showed toddlers and prepubescent children engaged in sexual acts with adult males.

Investigation Trigger

  • Tip originated from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
  • Child-protection organization alerted law enforcement
  • Prompted coordinated response by local authorities

Evidence Seized

During execution of a search warrant at Lutz’s residence, officers confiscated multiple cell phones believed to contain illicit content.

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Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office stated the devices are undergoing forensic analysis to determine the full scope of the alleged offenses.

Current Status

Lutz remains held in Burlington County Jail in Mount Holly while awaiting his initial court appearance, according to prosecutors.

No bail information or future hearing dates have been released at this time.

Key Takeaways

  • Arrest followed external tip from national child-protection group
  • Multiple electronic devices recovered as potential evidence
  • Suspect detained pending first court appearance

The case remains active as investigators continue to analyze seized materials and trace potential online networks.

Author

  • I’m Michael A. Turner, a Philadelphia-based journalist with a deep-rooted passion for local reporting, government accountability, and community storytelling.

    Michael A. Turner covers Philadelphia city government for Newsofphiladelphia.com, turning budgets, council votes, and municipal documents into clear stories about how decisions affect neighborhoods. A Temple journalism grad, he’s known for data-driven reporting that holds city hall accountable.

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