NJ Sober Living Home Operator Accused Of Sexual Assault

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ — A Cape May Court House sober living home operator has been accused of sexual assault, according to Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Middle Township Police Chief Tracey Super.

The arrest followed an investigation into allegations of sexual assault related to sober living residences operated by Brian Leach, 34. Court-authorized search warrants were executed on Wednesday, officials said.

The victim was a resident of one of these homes, according to NJ.com, citing the affidavit of probable cause.

Multiple agencies participated in executing the search warrants, targeting multiple sober living residences under Leach's Sobriety House, LLC, as well as Leach’s personal residence located in the 100 East block of Woodland Avenue in Cape May Court House, authorities said.

Leach requested nude photos from the victim, according to the NJ.com report, also offering the victim $200 in cash for oral sex and $500 to $600 to have sex with him.

He and the victim met up for sex at Leach's home a few times, according to the report.

He held supervisory power over the victim and held his connections with the recovery court system over his residents' heads, according to the report.

Following the investigation and the execution of the search warrants, Leach was charged with one count of sexual assault, a second-degree crime. He was processed and subsequently lodged in the Cape May County Correctional Facility, where he awaits a court hearing.

Authorities ask that anyone with information pertinent to this case contact the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit. The direct phone number for the unit is (609) 465-1135. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the Prosecutor’s Office website at cmcpo.tips. Additionally, individuals can utilize the Cape May County Sheriff’s Tip Line by visiting cmcsheriff.net and selecting the “Anonymous Tip” option.