Major discipline · 2024[1]
Terminated- Rank as reported
- Correctional Police Officer
- Sustained charge(s)
- 2C:14-2A(1);2C:14-2A(2) (A);2C:24-4A(1)
- Separated while IA pending
- No
Synopsis as reported by the agency
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.