Crime & Safety
Hazlet Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting Teen Girl
A Hazlet resident, who is a special police officer in Seaside Park, is charged with sexually assaulting the girl at his home.
A Hazlet man, who is also a special police officer in Ocean County, is charged with sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl inside his home, authorities said.
Daniel J. Alfano, 25, a Class II Special Police Officer in Seaside Park, was arrested Wednesday.
He is charged with one count of second-degree sexual assault and two counts of third-degree endangering the welfare of a child.
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He was released after posting bail set at $100,000.
An investigation by Hazlet police revealed he engaged in sexual activity with the girl in his Parkview Drive home on May 2, according to a news release from acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni.
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If convicted, Alfano faces five to 10 years in prison.
Monmouth County Assistant Prosecutor Danielle Zanzuccki is handling the state’s case.
Alfano is represented by Ocean Township-based attorney, Mitchell Ansel.
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