Ex-NJ Child Protection Caseworker Accused Of Sex Abuse
NEWARK, NJ — A former Newark resident who used to work as a child protection caseworker in New Jersey has been accused of sexually abusing two children, state prosecutors announced Thursday.Trent L. Collier, 58 – formerly of Newark and presently living in Savannah, Georgia – was previously employed as a caseworker with the New Jersey Department of Children and Family Services’ Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP).The New Jersey Office of the Attorney General released the following allegations against Collier:“The NJSP Internet Crimes Against Children Unit and Homeland Security Investigations partnered in the investigation, which revealed that Collier had sexually abused two minors. The first victim was allegedly sexually assaulted while Collier served as the DCPP caseworker for the victim’s family. Collier allegedly verbally and physically threatened the victim that they would be removed from their family if they disclosed the abuse. Several instances of the alleged abuse occurred inside a DCPP office as well as a DCPP vehicle. As to the second victim, it is alleged that Collier leveraged his position as a DCPP caseworker to facilitate the sexual abuse, including use of his DCPP vehicle to facilitate an assault. It is also alleged that Collier offered financial incentives to the second victim in an effort to thwart disclosure.”Prosecutors said Collier has been indicted on the following charges: sexual assault (2nd degree); attempted aggravated sexual assault (2nd degree); endangering the welfare of children by impairing or debauching the morals of a child (2nd degree); official misconduct (2nd degree); aggravated criminal sexual contact (3rd degree) and luring (3rd degree).Collier is being detained pending his court trial, prosecutors said.Prosecutors said that second-degree charges carry a sentence of five to 10 years in state prison and a fine of up to $150,000. Third-degree charges carry a sentence of three to five years in prison and a maximum fine of $15,000.Send local news tips and correction requests to [email protected]. Find out how to post announcements or events to your local Patch site.The article Ex-NJ Child Protection Caseworker Accused Of Sex Abuse appeared first on Newark, NJ Patch.
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