Egg Harbor Township Man Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation Charges

BREAKING: An Egg Harbor Township man has just pleaded guilty to serious charges involving child exploitation. Edward Roselle, aged 49, faces significant prison time after being caught by the anti-predator group, Predator Poachers.

Authorities report that Roselle attempted to create child sexual abuse material by engaging in online communication with an individual posing as a 12-year-old girl. He allegedly solicited the girl for explicit images, prompting immediate action from law enforcement.

The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office confirms that Roselle was apprehended and later confessed at the Egg Harbor Township Police Station. His guilty plea to Attempting to Create Child Sexual Abuse Material, a second-degree charge, carries a recommended sentence of five years in New Jersey State Prison. Following his prison term, he will also be required to register as a sex offender under Megan’s Law, with Parole Supervision for Life.

Roselle is currently held at the Atlantic County Jail. His sentencing is scheduled for May 22, 2026, and the case highlights the urgent need for vigilance against online predators targeting children.

This case sends a strong message regarding the consequences of attempting to exploit minors and the effectiveness of community vigilance in combating child exploitation. Stay tuned for more developments as this story unfolds.