1Edison man arrested for serious child exploitation charges following multi-state investigation
TRENTON, NJ – A Middlesex County resident has been arrested on multiple felony charges related to the sexual exploitation of a child, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced.
Shakem T. Holmes, 23, of Edison, faces several first-degree charges, including aggravated sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child through the creation of exploitative material. He is also charged with second-degree attempted sexual assault and possession of prohibited digital content involving a minor.
Holmes was arrested after a joint investigation by the New Jersey State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and authorities in Illinois. The investigation began after Illinois