SOUTHAMPTON, NJ – Jonathan P. Ryker, a 25-year-old cheer coach at Rockstar Cheer in Southampton, has been charged with sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child, and aggravated criminal sexual contact. The charges come after an 8-month investigation involving detectives from Troop “C” Criminal Investigation Office, Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Medford Township Police Department.
The investigation began in August 2022, following reports of explicit content sent from Ryker to a minor via social media. During the course of the investigation, detectives identified another victim of Ryker, who was also a student at Rockstar Cheer.
Ryker is currently being held in Burlington County Jail pending a detention hearing. The New Jersey State Police Red Lion Station is encouraging anyone with additional information about this case, or who may have been a victim, to contact them at 609-859-2282. Anonymous tips are welcomed.
