A Cherry Hill resident is facing serious criminal charges after allegedly attempting to meet what he believed to be a 14-year-old boy for a sexual encounter at the Cooper River Dog Park. Officials say the arrest is part of an ongoing effort to combat online child exploitation and protect vulnerable minors across Camden County.

According to the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office, 62-year-old Nimrod Lasman was taken into custody on Monday, October 27, following a sting operation conducted by law enforcement. Investigators report that Lasman initiated a conversation with an individual he believed to be a teenage boy through an online chat platform earlier that day. The “boy,” however, was actually an undercover detective posing as a minor as part of a targeted investigation into child luring activities.

Authorities stated that during the online exchange, Lasman made explicit plans to meet with the person he thought was a 14-year-old at the Cooper River Dog Park in Cherry Hill later that same day. When he arrived at the location, officers from the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office and local law enforcement were waiting. He was promptly arrested without incident and transported to the Camden County Correctional Facility.

Lasman now faces multiple charges, including attempted child luring and attempted sexual assault. If convicted, he could face significant prison time under New Jersey law. Officials have not disclosed whether additional charges are being considered as the investigation continues.

This case highlights a growing concern among law enforcement agencies in New Jersey about the use of digital platforms to target minors. Authorities are urging parents and guardians to remain alert to the potential dangers children face online and to monitor communications on chat and social media platforms.

Community members in Cherry Hill and surrounding areas have expressed shock and concern over the incident, emphasizing the importance of vigilance and communication when it comes to children’s online activities. Law enforcement agencies continue to encourage residents to report any suspicious behavior or online interactions that could put minors at risk.

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As investigations like this continue, officials reaffirm their commitment to safeguarding children and holding individuals accountable for predatory behavior. The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office reminds the public that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Resources for victims of sexual assault are available through the National Sexual Violence Resources Center and the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 800-656-4673.

If you have any information that could help detectives with this investigation, please call Detective James Cavanaugh of the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crimes Unit at 856-225-8446.