1Dover, NJ – A former Dover police officer has been sentenced to four years in state prison for distributing child sexual abuse material. Anthony Kelly, 37, was terminated from his position following his guilty plea.

Kelly pleaded guilty on June 16 to one count of second-degree distribution of child sexual abuse material before Judge Ralph Amirata. He was sentenced on October 17 and will be subject to registration under Megan’s Law after his release.

The investigation began after the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office received CyberTips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The tips detailed the distribution of over 100 items of child sexual abuse material through a Kik account linked to Kelly.

Charges were filed against Kelly on November 26 following the investiga

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