Crime & Safety

Stafford Police Charge 75-Year-Old Man With Harassing And Exposing Himself To Girl, 15

Thelbert L. Bradbury must answer the charges in Ocean County Superior Court.

Stafford police recently arrested a 75-year-old Manahawkin man who they say harassed and exposed himself to a teenaged girl in the Stafford Preserve Complex, according to the police department's Facebook page.

Thelbert L. Bradbury was arrested and charged with harassment, lewdness and endangering the welfare of a child between June 2 and June 8, 2017. Police began the investigation on June 8. when they received a harassment complaint.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Bradbury had harassed the girl, made sexual comments and exposed himself to her.

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Bradbury was taken into custody and transported to Stafford Police Headquarters for processing. Bradbury was interviewed by Detective Stephen Fessler and charged with the offenses. He was released on a complaint summons pending a future court appearance in Ocean County Superior Court, according to the Facebook post.

Image: Stafford Township police department.

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