Jersey City Police Sergeant Indicted for Teen Sex Assault

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A Jersey City police sergeant who previously served as mayor of Dumont, New Jersey has been indicted on charges of aggravated sexual assault and official misconduct for allegedly sexually assaulting a juvenile he met on a social media dating app. LaBruno was on duty and in uniform during the incident, and prosecutors say he used his position as a police officer to hinder his own apprehension.

Why it matters

This case highlights the abuse of power and breach of public trust when law enforcement officials allegedly use their authority to sexually exploit minors. It raises concerns about the vetting and oversight of police officers, as well as the need for stronger policies and training to prevent such incidents.

The details

According to prosecutors, in November 2025 LaBruno connected with a juvenile on the dating app Grindr and made arrangements to meet. He then allegedly showed up at the victim's home in his police uniform, sexually assaulted the juvenile who was alone at the time, and used police powers to try to avoid arrest when the victim's father called 911. LaBruno has been indicted on charges of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child, and two counts of official misconduct.

• On November 17, 2025, Englewood Police contacted the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office about the reported sex assault of a local juvenile.
• LaBruno was arrested in November 2025 and has been suspended without pay since his arrest.
• On February 19, 2026, a Bergen County Grand Jury indicted LaBruno on the additional charges.

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Andrew LaBruno out on bail pending trial.