FORMER HEAD OF SOUTH TOMS RIVER RECREATION COMMISSION AND FOSTER PARENT CHARGED WITH SEX CRIMES ON A CHILD
"William Gleason Has Been Charged With Aggravated Sexual Assault, Criminal Sexual Contact, & Child Endangerment."
Tuesday, November 28, 2023, 5:00 P.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,
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SOUTH TOMS RIVER, NJ.- A 68-Year-Old South Toms River, New Jersey man Surrendered on Saturday, November 25, 2023, to Authorities at The South Toms River Police Department, for Alleged Sex Crimes on a Minor that occurred between 2015 and 2020.
According to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer, on Friday, November 24, 2023, William Gleason, 68, of South Toms River, New Jersey was Formally Charged with Two Counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault; Aggravated Criminal Sexual Contact; and Two Counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child.
Following an investigation by Members of The Ocean County Prosecutor's Office Special Victims Unit and The South Toms River Police Department determined that between 2015 and 2020, Mr. Gleason Sexually Assaulted a Child who resided in his home. After surrendering to Authorities Gleason was Processed on The Charges and was Remanded to The Ocean County Jail pending Future Court Proceedings.
"Although the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office does not typically issue press releases in matters such as this due to their sensitive nature and out of respect for the victim's privacy. Gleason's previous position as head of the South Toms River Recreation Commission, and perhaps more importantly his former role as a foster parent, necessitates this particular alert to the public. I urge anyone in possession of information concerning this investigation, or any additional information concerning this defendant's conduct, to contact Detective Delaney Huber of the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office at (732) 929-2027, Extension 3218, or Detective Timothy Meier of the South Toms River Police Department at (732) 363-0200, Extension 112," stated Prosecutor Billhimer.
"The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, That States: The Charges Outlined In This Publication Are Merely Accusations And The Defendant And Or Defendants Are Presumed Innocent Unless And Until Proven Guilty Beyond Reasonable Doubt."
FILED UNDER: NOVEMBER 28, 2023: LAW, LOCAL, OCEAN: