Ocean county man, 71, jailed on criminal sexual contact, false imprisonment charges

Ocean County Man, 71, Jailed on Criminal Sexual Contact, False Imprisonment Charges

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June 29, 2026

A 71-year-old Ocean County Jail inmate is facing charges of criminal sexual contact and false imprisonment after being booked Thursday, according to jail records.

Toms River, NJ – John M. Capodanno was committed to the Ocean County Jail on Thursday and is being held in connection with charges of criminal sexual contact and false imprisonment, according to the Ocean County Jail inmate database.

Jail records show Capodanno, 71, was booked into the county’s main correctional facility on June 25. He is listed as a United States citizen, and no projected release date has been posted.

Charges listed in jail records

According to the inmate roster, Capodanno is charged under case number W20260000501524 with criminal sexual contact under New Jersey statute 2C:14-3B and false imprisonment under statute 2C:13-3.

The jail database does not provide details about the allegations, including when or where the alleged offenses occurred.

Case remains pending

Court information listed in the jail records shows the case remains open. The bond entry reflects a cash bond listing of $0, though the inmate database does not explain the conditions of release or detention.

The charges are allegations, and Capodanno is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.


Key Points

  • John M. Capodanno was booked into the Ocean County Jail on Thursday.
  • He is charged with criminal sexual contact and false imprisonment.
  • Jail records show the case remains pending, with no projected release date listed.
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