Ocean Township, NJ – Shane J. Coyle, a self-styled online child predator hunter who once appeared on Dr. Phil under the moniker “Child Safety Soldier,” was arrested in Monmouth County and charged with simple assault, according to jail and court records.
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Coyle, 46, was booked into the Monmouth County Jail on January 1, 2026, on one count of simple assault under N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1A(1), described as “purposely or knowingly causing bodily injury.” The charge is classified as a disorderly persons offense.
According to county records, Coyle was later released by court order. Details surrounding the incident and the circumstances of his arrest have not yet been disclosed by Ocean Township Police or county prosecutors.
Coyle, who gained brief online notoriety for his self-produced sting operations targeting alleged sexual predators, had previously drawn controversy for his methods and unverified online claims.
Authorities have not released additional information on the victim or whether the charge is related to a domestic dispute. The case remains under investigation, and court proceedings are pending.
Shane Coyle, known as “Child Safety Soldier,” was arrested in Ocean Township and charged with simple assault before being released by court order, according to Monmouth County records.