Roland Walter Bailey

Roland Walter Bailey CSAM Case Timeline

Roland Walter Bailey, also listed in public records as Roland W. Bailey, is a 64-year-old man from Media, Pennsylvania. Court records list his date of birth as August 15, 1961.

Bailey is married to Christine Moretti Bailey. Court docket records later listed Christine Bailey as the bail payor in connection with Bailey’s posted bail.

Bailey was connected to the Middletown Township Sewer Authority for several years. Public records listed him in multiple authority roles, including assistant secretary in 2017, secretary/treasurer in 2021, authority member in 2022 and 2023, assistant treasurer in 2024 and 2026, and treasurer in 2025.

Bailey was also connected to Moretti Plumbing, Incorporated. Pennsylvania business records list Moretti Plumbing, Incorporated as an active domestic business corporation formed in Pennsylvania on March 14, 1977. The business records list Roland Bailey as President and Governor, and Michael Moretti as Vice President and Governor. The company’s principal and registered office address is listed in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania.

Bailey’s LinkedIn profile listed him as a master plumber with Moretti Plumbing Inc. in Media, Pennsylvania, with experience beginning in June 1980. Court records also identified Bailey as being employed by Moretti Plumbing Incorporated.

In 2026, Bailey became the subject of a Delaware County Criminal Investigation Division case after a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children connected suspected CSAM to a Yahoo account. The account was connected to the name “Joni Bailey,” and investigators later linked subscriber information, account records, and other identifying information to Bailey and his residence.

The criminal case began after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received a CyberTip from Yahoo involving suspected CSAM connected to an online account. Investigators later connected account information, subscriber records, and other identifying records to Bailey and his residence.

On May 28, 2026, detectives with the Delaware County Criminal Investigation Division, assisted by Pennsylvania State Police, served a search warrant at Bailey’s Media residence. Electronic devices, storage media, and firearms were seized during the search. Bailey was later charged with five counts of disseminating photos or videos of child sex acts, 15 counts of possessing CSAM, and 20 counts of criminal use of a communication facility.

Two days after the search warrant was executed, Bailey submitted his resignation from the Middletown Township Sewer Authority. The authority has not publicly stated whether the resignation was connected to the criminal investigation.

Because this case involves allegations of CSAM, graphic descriptions from the affidavit are not being republished. This timeline focuses on the public records, court filings, investigative steps, warrants, charges, resignation, and scheduled court proceedings.

Roland Walter Bailey

Roland Walter Bailey Timeline

The criminal case began after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received a CyberTip from Yahoo involving suspected CSAM connected to an online account. Investigators later connected account information, subscriber records, and other identifying records to Bailey and his residence.

February 2, 2017

• Roland W. Bailey was listed in public records connected to the Middletown Township Sewer Authority.
• The record identified Bailey as assistant secretary.

April 19, 2021

• Roland W. Bailey was listed in Middletown Township Sewer Authority records as secretary/treasurer. Source

June 20, 2022

• Roland Bailey appeared in the Middletown Township Sewer Authority meeting records as an authority member. Source

December 18, 2023

• Roland Bailey appeared in the Middletown Township Sewer Authority meeting records as an authority member.

October 21, 2024

• Roland W. Bailey was listed in Middletown Township Sewer Authority records as assistant treasurer.

November 18, 2024

• Roland W. Bailey was again listed in Middletown Township Sewer Authority records as assistant treasurer.

June 16, 2025

• Roland W. Bailey appeared in Middletown Township Sewer Authority records as treasurer. Source

December 15, 2025

• Roland W. Bailey appeared in Middletown Township Sewer Authority records as treasurer. Source

January 2026

• Roland Walter Bailey created the Yahoo email account [email protected]. Source
• Bailey created the account to communicate with a person he believed was in Canada.
• Bailey used Telegram on his cellphone.
• Bailey used Session on his cellphone.
• The exact January date is not listed in the records reviewed.

March 16, 2026

• Roland W. Bailey was listed as assistant treasurer of the Middletown Township, Delaware County Sewer Authority. Source
• A Pennsylvania Labor & Industry search showed that Roland Bailey was employed by Moretti Plumbing Incorporated. Source

March 20, 2026

• The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received a CyberTip from Yahoo involving suspected CSAM. Source
• The Yahoo report identified an account connected to the name “Joni Bailey.”
• Yahoo reported that four suspected CSAM files had been uploaded to the account.
• The Yahoo report listed account information, including [email protected] under the name “Joni Bailey” with listed DOB 08/16/1961.
• Detective Lisa DeMartini reviewed the four reported files.
• The four files were determined to contain CSAM.
• Two of the reported files were unique.
• Graphic descriptions of the files are not being republished because they involve minors.
• The files were sent from and to the same Yahoo email address.
• 1:37:15 p.m. The email [email protected] was sent. The subject line of the email was “What we really want.” Note: Graphic descriptions of the files are not being republished because they involve minors. Source
  • The subject line of the email was “What we really want.”
  • Yahoo account records listed a registration entry on March 20, 2026.
  • Yahoo account records listed multiple login entries on March 20, 2026.

April 1, 2026

• AT&T identified subscriber information connected to the phone number associated with the Yahoo account. Source
• The subscriber information listed Roland Walter Bailey at an address on Old Forge Road in Media, Pennsylvania.

April 8, 2026

• AT&T records listed a contact’s home email address associated with the account information. Source
• That contact home email was later connected to additional records reviewed during the investigation.

May 12 , 2026

• Court records list May 12, 2026 as the offense date for the charges later filed against Roland Walter Bailey. Source
• Note: That contact home email was later connected to additional records reviewed during the investigation.

May 28, 2026

• A PennDOT driver record check showed that a driver’s license was assigned to Roland Walter Bailey. Source
• Bailey’s date of birth matched the date of birth listed in the Yahoo account information.
• The contact home email listed in the AT&T records also appeared in connection with Bailey’s employment information.
• Detective Lisa DeMartini applied for a search warrant for Bailey’s residence on Old Forge Road in Media, Pennsylvania.
• Magisterial District Judge Andrew Goldberg granted the search warrant.
• The search warrant authorized the search of Bailey’s residence.
• The warrant authorized the seizure of evidence related to alleged violations involving sexual abuse of children.
• 12:20 PM, Detective DeMartini, assisted by Delaware County detectives and Pennsylvania State Police, served the search warrant at Bailey’s residence. Source
• Bailey was home at the time of the search with another family member.
• Investigators explained the nature of the investigation to Bailey.
• Bailey was advised that he was not under arrest.
• Bailey agreed to speak with detectives:
  • Bailey stated that the Yahoo email account belonged to him.
  • Bailey confirmed that the date of birth and phone number associated with the Yahoo account were his.
  • Bailey stated that he created the Yahoo account in January 2026.
  • Bailey stated that he created the account to communicate with a person he believed was in Canada.
  • Bailey stated that he used Telegram to communicate on his cellphone.
  • Bailey stated that he used Session to communicate on his cellphone.
  • Bailey stated that the child sexual abuse material emailed from one account to the same account came from his cellphone.
  • Bailey said he “kind of” remembered the emails containing the four files.
  • Bailey stated that the files had been sent to him, possibly through Session.
  • Bailey stated that he tried to email the files to himself.
  • Bailey stated that he intended to send the files to the person he was communicating with in Canada.
  • Bailey stated that he deleted the files.
• Bailey ended the interview by telling investigators, “I gave you enough to hang me.”
• Warrant: 
  • Investigators seized one Apple iPhone 8.
  • Investigators seized one Apple iPhone 11.
  • Investigators seized one Glock 17.
  • Investigators seized one Ruger 556.
  • Investigators seized two Seagate external hard drives.
  • Investigators seized one Kodak USB device.
  • Investigators seized one Hitachi SATA hard drive.
• Later: Detective DeMartini applied for a second search warrant for the Apple iPhone 8 and Apple iPhone 11. Source
• Magisterial District Judge Elizabeth Gallard granted the second search warrant.
• The second warrant authorized the search of the Apple iPhone 8 and Apple iPhone 11.
• During an initial search of the Apple iPhone 8, a forensic analyst located at least 15 videos of CSAM.
• Five images of CSAM were sent by Bailey to a contact named “Joni.”
• A full forensic examination remained pending.
• Investigators stated that the amount of video material exceeded 600 images.
• The police filed a criminal complaint against Roland Walter Bailey. Source
  • Bailey was charged with five counts of disseminating photos or videos o CSAM acts.
  • Bailey was charged with 15 counts of possessing CSAM.
  • Bailey was charged with 20 counts of criminal use of a communication facility.
  • Bailey was charged with 40 offenses in total.
• 8:42 p.m. A preliminary arraignment was conducted before Magisterial District Judge Andrew Goldberg. Bail was set at $200,000 monetary bail. Source

May 29, 2026

• Christine Bailey posted bail on Roland Walter Bailey behalf Source
• The docket listed the security amount as $20,000. Source
• An IRS Form 8300 was filed in connection with the bail payment made by Christine Bailey  Source

May 30, 2026

• Roland Walter Bailey submitted his resignation from his position as assistant treasurer of the Middletown Township Sewer Authority. Source
• The resignation came two days after investigators executed the search warrant at Bailey’s Media residence.

June 10, 2026

• A public report was prepared on Bailey’s criminal case.
• The report stated that Bailey had been charged with multiple felony offenses following an investigation into the alleged possession and distribution of CSAM. Source
• The report stated that investigators linked the online account and internet activity to Bailey’s residence and personal information.
• The report stated that detectives seized electronic devices, storage media, and firearms during the May 28 search.
• The report stated that a full forensic analysis was continuing.

June 11, 2026

• 8:00 a.m. Preliminary A preliminary hearing was scheduled for 8:00 AM before Magisterial District Judge Andrew Goldberg.
• The preliminary hearing was continued.
• The public report identified Bailey as a 64-year-old Media man charged with 40 counts related to CSAM.
• The report stated that the charges included possession and dissemination of CSAM and criminal use of a communication facility.
• The report stated that the story was compiled using public court records.
• The report stated that all suspects and defendants are innocent until proven guilty.

June 25, 2026

• 9:00 a.m. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 9:00 AM before Magisterial District Judge Andrew Goldberg.

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