'soldier' arrested for child exploitation booked into toms river jail

‘Soldier’ Arrested for Child Exploitation Booked Into Toms River Jail

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May 14, 2026

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — An Ocean County man remained held without bail Thursday after being booked into the Ocean County Jail on charges tied to alleged child exploitation offenses, according to inmate records.

Jail records identify the inmate as David Alexander Stebner, born June 28, 1982. Stebner was committed to the Ocean County Jail on May 14, 2026, and remained housed at the facility’s main location as of Thursday.

Court and jail records show Stebner faces two counts listed under New Jersey statute 2C:24-4B(5), described in booking records as “End Welfare Child Sell Photo.” Both charges are classified as second-degree offenses.

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Jail Records Show No Projected Release Date

Authorities have not yet released additional details about the investigation or the circumstances surrounding the charges.

The inmate record does not list a projected release date, and no detainer information was included in the public jail entry.

Stebner’s alias information in the booking report included the name “Soldier.”


Key Points

• David Alexander Stebner was booked into Ocean County Jail on May 14
• Jail records show two second-degree child exploitation-related charges
• Booking records list Stebner as being held without bail


Charges Remain Pending in Ocean County

Publicly available inmate information identifies Stebner as a U.S. citizen with a listed residence connection to Ocean County. The booking entry describes him as 5-foot-11, 163 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes.

No court appearance details or attorney information were immediately available Thursday.

The charges remain pending in Ocean County.

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