Local Man Awaits Trial Over Disturbing Child Pornography Charges

Montgomery County Court To See Serious Child Pornography Case

In a case drawing significant local attention, Albert E. Stroble, 49, of Lower Providence Township, is set to face trial after being charged with possessing child sexual abuse material. The disturbing allegations involve videos found on his electronic devices, with some depicting girls as young as eight in explicit acts with adults. Stroble waived his preliminary hearing before District Court Judge Richard H. Welsh, facing multiple felony counts for these offenses, allegedly occurring between January and March 2026.

Stroble is scheduled for a formal arraignment on July 15, where a judge will determine his trial date. Judge Todd D. Eisenberg will preside over the case. Although prosecutors dropped a charge of criminal use of a communication facility, Stroble remains free on bail, having posted the required 10 percent of his $300,000 bond. However, his bail conditions are strict – he must not reside in his marital home or have contact with any children, including his own daughters, until the trial concludes.

Tightened Restrictions and Legal Maneuvering

In an emergency bail hearing in April, presided over by county Judge Steven T. O’Neill, further restrictions were added to Stroble's bail. These include prohibitions against living at home and using computers outside of work purposes. His defense team, consisting of Brooks Thomas Thompson and Albert T. Donato Jr., noted Stroble's resignation from a local girls’ soccer coaching position as part of his compliance with bail terms.

“These are serious allegations, and we are prepared to defend Mr. Stroble vigorously in court,” stated O’Connell, the Assistant District Attorney leading the prosecution.

The investigation, which began on January 12, 2026, was triggered by a Cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. A Dropbox account linked to Stroble had uploaded videos classified as child pornography. Detective Michael Nastasi’s criminal complaint reveals that the internet service providers leading to Stroble’s residence corroborated the account’s ownership.

Details of the Investigation Emerge

Detectives executed a search warrant at Stroble's home on March 23, seizing several electronic devices, including the laptop purportedly used in the illicit Dropbox uploads. During questioning, Stroble admitted to engaging in inappropriate online conversations that focused on children, even confessing these discussions sometimes led to personal arousal.

A forensic examination of Stroble's laptop confirmed the presence of explicit content and his involvement in online chats described as "adult" and "taboo." With the trial pending, all eyes are on Montgomery County Court to see how these serious charges will be resolved.