BRICK, NJ – A New Jersey State Police Trooper has been charged with attempting to arrange a sexual encounter and obtain sexually graphic images from a child, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago.
Shane H. Dempsey, 31, of Brick Township, faces multiple charges, including second-degree Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child via Permitting the Child to Engage in the Production of Child Sexual Abuse Materials (CSAM), second-degree Attempted Engaging in Prostitution, second-degree Attempted Luring, second-degree Attempted Sexual Assault, and third-degree Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child via Sexual Conduct.
An investigation led by a Prosecutor’s Office Detective acting undercover on the social media app Whisper began earlier this year. The detective was contacted by Dempsey, who attempted to solicit sexually explicit images and expressed a desire to pay for a sex act from someone he believed to be a 14-year-old girl.
Dempsey was taken into custody without incident in Ewing and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution. He is awaiting future proceedings in Monmouth County Superior Court.
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Upon arrival, officers spoke with the caller, who reported witnessing an unknown individual enter the home through the rear. Officers entered the house and observed an unidentified male walking down the living room steps.
A 30-year-old male was arrested at the scene and transported to the Central Booking and Intake Facility (CBIF) for processing.
Police did not release the suspect's name at this time.
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Police are investigating the incident and seeking any information that could lead to the identification and apprehension of the suspect.
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The victim was not injured, and the suspect fled in a silver Chrysler Pacifica.
The suspect has been identified as Maurice Brown, a 42-year-old male. Police are investigating the incident and seeking any information that could lead to Brown's apprehension.