Man Serving Federal Conviction Pleads Guilty to Eluding Charge in Absecon

Bobbyjean Orak faces additional 3-year sentence for ignoring traffic stop and speeding away in 2024

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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A 31-year-old Mercer County man currently serving a federal conviction for transporting a minor to Atlantic County for sex has pleaded guilty to an eluding charge stemming from an incident in Absecon in July 2024, where he ignored an attempted traffic stop and sped away from police.

Why it matters

This case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in holding repeat offenders accountable, as well as the need for coordinated efforts between federal and local authorities to address complex criminal cases involving multiple jurisdictions.

The details

According to reports, Bobbyjean Orak pleaded guilty on Thursday to an eluding charge related to an incident on July 24, 2024, where he ignored an attempted traffic stop by Absecon police and sped away. Orak is currently serving a federal conviction for transporting a minor to Atlantic County for sex.

  • Orak pleaded guilty to the eluding charge on Thursday, February 13, 2026.
  • The eluding incident occurred on July 24, 2024.

The players

Bobbyjean Orak

A 31-year-old man from Hamilton Township, Mercer County, who is currently serving a federal conviction for transporting a minor to Atlantic County for sex.

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What’s next

Orak faces an additional 3-year sentence for the eluding charge, which will be served concurrently with his existing federal conviction.

The takeaway

This case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in holding repeat offenders accountable and the need for coordinated efforts between federal and local authorities to address complex criminal cases involving multiple jurisdictions.