Howell Man Charged with Sexual Assault of a Toddler and Child Pornography

Tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children leads to the arrest of a Howell Township man. Kevin Motyka, age 22 faces charges related to the sexual assault of a toddler who he allegedly photographed and filmed while performing the acts.

According to Acting Prosecutor Chris Gramiccioni, Motyka was arrested Monday by detectives from his office who charged him with one count of second degree Sexual Assault, one count of third degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child for engaging in sexual conduct that would impair or debauch the morals of a child; one count of second degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child for distribution of child pornography and one count of third degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child for possession of child pornography.

Several computers and computer-related items were also seized from Motyka's Overlook Terrace residence.

Motyka is being held in the Monmouth County Jail on $700,000 bail with no 10 percent option and the added condition that he not return to his home if he is released on bail.w

The investigation is still active and ongoing. Anyone with information related to this case is urged to call the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office at 800-553-7443.