News 12 defaultlogo

Vineland police sergeant accused of using his position to obtain child sex materials

Christopher Ortiz has been suspended without pay since March 2023.

Matt Trapani

Apr 25, 2024, 9:41 PM

Updated 404 days ago

Share:

A suspended Vineland police sergeant was indicted for allegedly using his position to obtain child sex abuse material.
Christopher Ortiz was charged with endangering the welfare of a child, official misconduct and tampering with the welfare of a child.
The New Jersey Office of the Attorney General says that Ortiz requested the materials from a subordinate relating to a case associated with the Vineland Police Department, along with possessing at least 100 items related to child abuse.
Ortiz has been suspended without pay since March 2023.
He could serve a maximum of 15 years in prison if he is convicted.