Full Notification

On September 14, 2019, Middle Township Police responded to the Clarence Davies Sports Complex in Cape May Court House for a reported disturbance during a youth football game.  Upon arrival of patrol officers, it was learned that a small group of juveniles began arguing and fighting, which resulted in adult spectators becoming involved.  The case was referred to the Department’s Major Crimes Unit for follow up investigation.  As a result of the investigation it was learned, Jermaine McNeal, age 39 from Rio Grande, was witnessed choking and punching a 14 year old juvenile several times during the physical altercation.  McNeal then became involved in a physical altercation with several adults who attempted to defuse the situation.
 
McNeal was subsequently arrested and charged with the following:

1. Aggravated Assault in the second degree
2. Child Endangerment, a crime of the third degree
3. Assault at a Youth Sporting Event, a crime of the  fourth degree.   

 
McNeal was incarcerated at the Cape May County Correctional Facility awaiting a bail hearing.   
 
Youth sporting events should be a safe place for athletes and parents. The Middle Township Police Department reminds the public that in New Jersey an adult who commits assault in the presence of a child under 16 years of age at a school or community sponsored youth sports event is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree in violation of New Jersey State Statute 2C:12-1f.