New Jersey Army Recruiter Arrested for Sexual Assault of Minor

by Charlie Dwyer

HAMILTON, NJ – Shawn C. Nguyen, a 44-year-old man from Egg Harbor Township, was arrested by the Township of Hamilton Police Department on charges related to the assault of a minor. The arrest on March 11th concludes an investigation initiated in June 2022, following a report of a distressed female at 4262 Black Horse Pike.

Instead of being all he can be, Nguyen is accused of sexual assault of a young girl.

Investigations revealed Nguyen, in his capacity as a New Jersey Army National Guard recruiter, committed the assault against a 16-year-old girl.

Nguyen faces charges including sexual assault, criminal sexual contact, endangering the welfare of a child, and official misconduct. He is currently held at the Atlantic County Justice Facility awaiting trial. The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office and the New Jersey State Police – Fugitive Unit contributed to the investigation.

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Charlie Dwyer
Charlie Dwyer is our New Jersey area news reporter. Dwyer reports on New Jersey news and events at the shore and beyond. Charlie covers New Jersey regional news. Charlie is a freelancer.

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