NJ Waiter Arrested for Possession of Over 700 Child Abuse Files

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A 31-year-old waiter from Passaic County, New Jersey named Matthew M. Graney has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses related to the possession and maintenance of over 700 files containing child sexual abuse material. The investigation was conducted by the Passaic County Sheriff's Office Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, with assistance from the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office.

Why it matters

The discovery and arrest of individuals in possession of child sexual abuse material is an ongoing effort by law enforcement to protect vulnerable children and crack down on the exploitation and abuse of minors. This case highlights the importance of vigilant monitoring of online activity and the need for strong enforcement of laws prohibiting the production, distribution, and possession of such abusive content.

The details

Through investigative work and specialized technology, detectives identified Graney as the suspect and uncovered more than 700 additional files containing child sexual abuse material stored in a cloud-based account. Graney was charged with multiple first-, second-, and third-degree offenses related to the possession and maintenance of the illegal content. He was taken into custody on March 28 in Jackson Township and transported to the Sheriff's Office Headquarters in Wayne before being remanded to the Bergen County Jail pending his first court appearance.

• The investigation began after detectives received multiple complaints involving illegal online activity and the storage of child sexual abuse material in a cloud-based account.
• Graney was arrested on March 28, 2026.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Graney will appear in court for his first hearing, where a judge will determine if he should be released on bail or remain in custody pending trial.