CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, N.J. - Cape May County officials announce the arrest of a Pleasantville teacher on first degree sexual assault charges.The Cape May County Prosecutor’s office made the announcement Thursday, saying 40-year-old Jonathan C.
Howell, a resident of Marmora, was taken into custody without incident.Authorities say the charges stem from a social media post in April 2021, in which over 150 claims of sexual misconduct and harassment against members of the Ocean City Beach Patrol were made.
A criminal investigation into the claims was then started by the prosecutor’s office.Howell was a member of the Ocean City Beach Patrol, officials said.
A search warrant was also executed at Howell’s residence Thursday.Howell has been charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault, Sexual Assault, Official Misconduct and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.