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Camden Man Arrested After K9 Finds Key Evidence

Source: CNBNews · Aug 1, 2026, 1:00 PM

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A 36-year-old Camden resident, Elmer Lao, has been arrested and charged following an investigation by Camden County authorities.

He faces charges of 2nd-degree Attempted Manufacturing of Child Sexual Abuse Material and 3rd-degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child after he allegedly sought sexually explicit photos from a 7-year-old girl through social media communications.

The arrest was made after a police K9 unit located key evidence during the investigation. The case was reported by Camden County Prosecutor Grace C.

MacAulay's office.

Key points

  • Elmer Lao, 36, of Camden was arrested and charged with 2nd-degree Attempted Manufacturing of Child Sexual Abuse Material
  • He allegedly sought sexually explicit photos from a minor through a social media application
  • He faces an additional 3rd-degree charge of Endangering the Welfare of a Child
  • A K9 unit played a role in locating evidence that led to the arrest
  • The investigation and charges were handled by the Camden County Prosecutor's office

FAQ

What are the charges against the suspect?
Elmer Lao faces a 2nd-degree charge of Attempted Manufacturing of Child Sexual Abuse Material and a 3rd-degree charge of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. These charges relate to his attempts to solicit sexually explicit photos from a 7-year-old girl through social media.
How was the suspect caught?
A police K9 unit located key evidence during the investigation that led to the arrest and charges. The details of the specific evidence discovered by the K9 have not been disclosed in the initial reports.
What agency handled this investigation?
The Camden County Prosecutor's office, led by Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay, investigated the case and filed the charges against the suspect.

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