Correctional Police Officer Jonathan Perez was charged on February 12, 2023, with 5 criminal offenses for conduct unrelated to his law enforcement functions and was suspended without pay the next day, the Cape May County Sheriffs Office reported. On April 12, 2024, a Cape May County jury found Perez guilty of first degree aggravated sexual assault and other sexual assault crimes. The New Jersey Police Training Commission revoked his license, and on August 8, 2024, he was sentenced to 30 years in prison. Perez was terminated upon his conviction.
On February 12, 2023 Jonathan Perez was charged with 5 criminal offenses for conduct not related to his functions as a law enforcement officer. On February 13, 2023 ,he was suspended without pay from the Cape May County Sheriff's Office.On April12, 2024 A Cape May County Jury found Perez guilty of NJSA 2C: 14-2 (a)(1) First Degree Aggravated Sexual Assault. He was also found guilty of other Sexual Assault crimes. On June 5, 2024 New Jersey Police Training Commission issued an order revoking your Law Enforcement License. On August 8, 2024 you were sentenced in New Jersey Superior Court in Cape May County before Judge Smith for the above offenses to a term of imprisonment of 30 years with the New Jersey Department of Corrections. During your sentencing hearing Judge Smith acknowledged that upon your conviction on April 12, 2024 your job as a Correctional Police Officer with Cape May County was terminated. Also, on August 8, 2024 Judge Smith ordered that you be prohibited from any future public employment.
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Questions and answers
What is a summary of Jonathan Perez's major discipline record?
Correctional Police Officer Jonathan Perez was charged on February 12, 2023, with 5 criminal offenses for conduct unrelated to his law enforcement functions and was suspended without pay the next day, the Cape May County Sheriffs Office reported. On April 12, 2024, a Cape May County jury found Perez guilty of first degree aggravated sexual assault and other sexual assault crimes. The New Jersey Police Training Commission revoked his license, and on August 8, 2024, he was sentenced to 30 years in prison. Perez was terminated upon his conviction.
What is Jonathan Perez's major discipline record at Cape May County Sheriff's Office?
Jonathan Perez has one major discipline record at Cape May County Sheriff's Office in the New Jersey Attorney General's 2020-2025 releases, from 2024. These are final, adjudicated actions, not allegations.
Does Jonathan Perez's record show a termination?
Yes. At least one of Jonathan Perez's major discipline records shows a termination, reported for 2024.
Sources
[1]New Jersey Major Discipline Data, 2020-2025. New Jersey Office of the Attorney General. Sheet "Major Discipline Data", row 1030. Snapshot retrieved 2026-07-03. ↩