Somers Point Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting Child, Creating Child Pornography

Shaun M. Stubbins, 43, faces multiple felony counts spanning over a decade of alleged abuse

Apr. 3, 2026 at 9:25am

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The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office has announced the arrest of Shaun M. Stubbins, a 43-year-old Somers Point, New Jersey resident, on a litany of charges related to the sexual assault of a child and the production of child pornography. Stubbins, who works as a pre-kindergarten teacher's aide, is accused of committing multiple sexual acts against multiple victims under the age of 13 over a period of more than 10 years, as well as creating and possessing child sexual abuse material.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to identify and prosecute those who sexually abuse children and produce child pornography, which remains a persistent and disturbing problem. The allegations against Stubbins, if true, represent a severe breach of trust given his position working with young children.

The details

According to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office, on March 29, 2026, Stubbins was arrested and charged with first-degree aggravated sexual assault of a victim under 13, first-degree permitting a child to engage in pornography, second-degree photographing a child in a sex act, second-degree endangering the welfare of a child by sexual act, third-degree showing obscenity to a minor, and fourth-degree criminal sexual contact. The charges stem from alleged incidents involving multiple victims from 2014 to 2025.

  • On March 29, 2026, Stubbins was arrested by the Somers Point Police Department.
  • Stubbins is currently being held at the Atlantic County Justice Facility, with a detention hearing pending.

The players

Shaun M. Stubbins

A 43-year-old resident of Somers Point, New Jersey who is employed as a pre-kindergarten teacher's aide at Woodbine Elementary School.

Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office

The law enforcement agency leading the investigation and prosecution of Stubbins.

Somers Point Police Department

The local police department that arrested Stubbins and is assisting the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office with the investigation.

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What’s next

A detention hearing for Stubbins is pending, at which time a judge will decide whether to allow him to be released on bail while the case proceeds.

The takeaway

This case underscores the importance of vigilant oversight and thorough background checks for individuals working with children, as well as the need for continued efforts to identify and prosecute those who exploit the most vulnerable members of our society.