Arrest made for Aggravated Assault, Child Endangerment, and Assault at Youth Sporting Event ![](/static/Citizen-24_02_1/img/public/msg_expiration.png)
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:
- Aggravated Assault in the second degree
- Child Endangerment, a crime of the third degree
- 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.
Address/Location
Middle Township PD
31 Mechanic St
Cape May County, NJ 08210
Contact
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Non-emergencies: 609-465-8700
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