A former elementary school teacher, who now performs as Santa for photographs and area events, has been arrested on charges of having and sharing child pornography on the internet.
Law enforcement officials in Mercer County, New Jersey announced Monday that Mark Paulino, 64, of Hamilton Township, has been arrested and charged with possession and distribution on child sexual abuse materials as well as endangering the welfare of a child.
According to police, an investigation into Paulino began on Dec. 4, 2025, after detectives were alerted to an individual, allegedly, uploading images of child pornography at a home in Hamilton Township.
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Officials are asking anyone who may have information on this case to contact the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office's ICAC Unit at 609-989-6568.
Prosecutor Janetta Marbrey also asks anyone with information about suspected improper contact by unknown persons communicating with children via the internet or possible exploitation or sexual abuse of children to please contact the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit at (609) 989-6568 or the New Jersey Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force tip line at (888) 648-6007.
