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.

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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.

Officials said that an investigation determined Paulino to have been

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