Press Release: Eatontown Made Arrested for Child Endangerment 
DATE/TIME: August 9th, 2017 at 4:15 pm
LOCATION: Township of Ocean
OFFICERS INVOLVED: Detective Sergeant Patrick Martin and Detective Jesse Orbach
ACCUSED: Eric Morales, 32-year-old Male // Eatontown, NJ
NARRATIVE:
On August 8th, 2017 information was received that a 13-year-old female who was staying in Ocean Township unknowingly ingested marijuana. An investigation launched by Detective Sergeant Patrick Martin and Jesse Orbach led to the arrest of Eric Morales.
The investigation revealed that on August 6th, 2017 Eric Morales was with the victim who is a 13-year-old family member. During this time, Morales provided her with edible marijuana without her knowledge. The 13-year-old victim suffered an altered state of mind and Morales failed to provide her with any type of medical assistance.
Morales was charged with Child Endangerment, Distribution and Possession of Marijuana. He was processed and transported to the county jail pending his initial court appearance.
PREPARED BY: Detective Lieutenant Timothy R. Torchia
Public Information Officer
(732) 531-1800
[email protected]
DATE: 08/10/2017
Address/Location
Township of Ocean Police Department
399 Monmouth Road
Ocean Township, NJ 07755
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 732-531-1800
