Bridgeton Police Officer Charged with Stalking
A member of the Bridgeton Police Department in New Jersey has been arrested for allegedly stalking and harassing after an incident with a woman who had a restraining order against him. According to The News Of Cumberland County, the officer faces a fourth-degree stalking charge and one charge of harassment, which is a disorderly persons offense in New Jersey. A Cumberland County prosecutor has confirmed that the officer has been suspended from the police department.
Under New Jersey Statute 2C:12-10, stalking involves “repeatedly maintaining a visual or physical proximity to a person,” and “following, monitoring, observing, surveilling, threatening, or communicating to or about, a person.” Stalking charges may result from a victim feeling emotional distress and mental anguish because of the actions of the defendant. A fourth-degree stalking charge is when a person “knowingly engages in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to fear for their safety.”
These types of allegations can have social and professional consequences for those facing the charges – regardless of whether they result in a conviction. It is important to fight any false allegations with a skilled Princeton criminal defense attorney who has experience handling similar cases. Simply being charged with a disorderly conduct offense such as stalking or harassment can have devastating consequences, especially for a person who is employed in law enforcement or a position of eminence or authority. That is why it is critical to fight these types of charges promptly, efficiently, and aggressively.
The criminal defense lawyers at Lependorf & Silverstein protect the rights of those charged with disorderly persons offenses in New Jersey, as well as other crimes. If you or a loved one is facing criminal charges, please contact our offices at 609-240-0040 to discuss your case and examine your legal options.
