Lewes oncologist arrested for child pornography
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Jan. 20 that a Lewes oncologist was arrested and charged with 25 counts of dealing in child pornography.
Dr. Samuel Birer, 35, a radiation oncologist at Delmarva Radiation Services, was arrested after an investigation by the Delaware Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force found that accounts belonging to Birer contained child sexual abuse material.
In a statement, Jennings said, “The evidence in this investigation is shocking and abhorrent. 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 had been employed with Delmarva Radiation Services since October 2025 and had been seeing patients at Beebe Healthcare’s South Coastal Cancer Center in Millville and Beebe’s Tunnell Cancer Center in Rehoboth Beach.
According to the Attorney General’s Office, there is no evidence that Birer’s crimes are connected to his role as a medical practitioner. The AG’s Office said Birer is not charged with contacting a child, and investigators are not presently aware of any victims linked with the local community.
Birer was arraigned and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution in Georgetown on $625,000 cash bail. The Department of Justice and the Delaware State Police stated that the charges in this case are allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
