Lewes oncologist arrested on child pornography charges

A radiation oncologist at Delmarva Radiation Services, who contracts with Beebe Healthcare, has been arrested and charged with 25 felony counts of Dealing in Child Pornography, Attorney General Kathy Jennings has announced.

Dr. Samuel Birer, 35, was arrested following an investigation led by the Delaware Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, which is comprised of members of the Delaware State Police and the Delaware Department of Justice. The investigation began when the Task Force received multiple CyberTips generated by Google, warning that accounts belonging to Birer contained Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). Upon receiving the CyberTips, detectives from the Delaware State Police and investigators from the Delaware Department of Justice executed search warrants on the accounts, revealing additional CSAM.

"The evidence in this investigation is shocking and abhorrent," said Attorney General Kathy Jennings. "There is absolutely nothing more important than protecting our children - especially when it comes to adults in a position of trust. I am deeply grateful for the ICAC Task Force's fierce dedication to this mission."

Birer has been employed as a radiation oncologist with Delmarva Radiation Services since October 2025 and sees patients at both the Beebe South Coastal Cancer Center in Millville and the Beebe Tunnell Cancer Center in Rehoboth Beach. At this time there is no evidence suggesting that Birer's crimes are connected to his role as a medical practitioner. He is not charged with contacting a child, and investigators are not presently aware of any victims affiliated with the local community.

Birer was arraigned and committed to Sussex County Correctional Institution on $625,000 cash bail. The DOJ and DSP remind the public that the charges in this case are allegations and that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.