LITTLE EGG HARBOR -- An Ocean County resident who works as civilian employee of the State Police has been charged with sexually assaulting a child and possession and distribution of child pornography, authorities said.
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Martin Cortina
Milton Cortina, 40, of Little Egg Harbor, has been held without bail since being arrested Monday. He is expected to make his first appearance before a judge by Friday.
Cortina is employed as a mechanic for the State Police's marine services unit, according to public records. He was hired in 2014.
Cortina is also charged with multiple counts of endangering the welfare of a child, Ocean County Prosecutor's Office spokesman Al Della Fave said on Wednesday.
The investigation into Cortina began in December, Della Fave said.
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