A Chester County businessman has been arrested on charges related to the distribution and possession of child sexual abuse materials, authorities announced on May 21, 2026.
John Lymberis, 57, of Parkesburg, who owns Harry's Hotdogs, was taken into custody after investigators detected illicit uploads on the Kik messaging application.
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The Chester County District Attorney's Office stated that Lymberis used artificial intelligence to manipulate images of minors.
The investigation began in 2024 when Chester County detectives received a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
A Delaware County internet crimes task force helped trace the digital activity to email addresses linked to Lymberis.
A search of his residence uncovered multiple electronic devices containing child sexual assault material.
According to a criminal complaint, Lymberis shared the names and ages of some victims in online chat rooms.
The complaint also alleges that Lymberis claimed to have targeted a teenager who now lives out of state.
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Police discovered that he altered a real photograph of a local mother and daughter, using AI to remove their clothing without consent.
Lymberis is a parent at Pope John Paul II Regional Catholic Elementary School.
Principal Patty Tarquinio issued a letter confirming cooperation with law enforcement and reaffirming the school's background check protocols.
Court records show Lymberis faces 24 criminal counts, including sexual abuse of children and digital forgery. He was released on bail after his arraignment.
"He intends to vigorously defend himself against these allegations and his good name in the community," Lymberis said in a statement from his attorney.
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The case remains active, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 8, 2026.
