14 Public Officials Recently Criminally Charged In Atlantic Co., Prosecutor Says

ATLANTIC COUNTY, NJ — The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office is keeping their commitment to holding everyone accountable, including public officials and employees, according to a news release.

"The residents of Atlantic County trust that those who are in these positions will serve honorably. We are extremely fortunate that most do," the prosecutor's office said. "However, when someone serving in such a position falls short of their oath, it is necessary they be held accountable for their actions."

Prosecutor William Reynolds said that the "foundation of a just society is upholding the Rule of Law. There has to be one standard that applies to everyone period."

He added "that the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office mission as the Chief Law Enforcement Agency is to do justice regardless of the individuals involved in the case. We will continue to strive to meet the highest standard every day and hold ourselves and those who fail to meet that standard accountable."

The office shared 14 individuals who either held public office or were in a position of public trust who have faced criminal charges recently.

These are:

• Erland Chau – City of Northeld Mayor – 4th Degree Imitation Firearm.
• Constance Days-Chapman – School Administrator – 2nd degree Official Misconduct, 2nd degree Pattern of Official Misconduct, 3rd degree Hindering Apprehension, 4th degree Obstruction.
• Luquay DeBose –Police Officer – 3rd degree Theft.
• Danielle Elliot – Teacher – 3rd degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child.
• Fred Gilbert – Corrections Officer Atlantic County Justice Facility – 2nd degree Ocial Misconduct, 3rd degree Witness Tampering, 4th degree Obstruction, two counts of 4th degree False Reporting to Law Enforcement Authorities, and 4th degree Tampering with Physical Evidence.
• Hassan Hameen – civilian employee, Atlantic City Casino Reinvestment Development Authority – two counts of 1st degree Aggravated Sexual Assault, three counts of 2nd degree Sexual Assault, 3rd degree Aggravated Criminal Sexual Contact, 2nd degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child, two counts of 4th degree Criminal Sexual Contact.
• Dimitrios Harritopulos – Teacher – 3rd degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child.
• Tyrell Jones – Corrections Officer Harborfields Youth Detention Facility – 2nd degree Official Misconduct, 2nd degree Providing an Electronic Communication Device to a Conned Person.
• Shawn Nguyen – New Jersey National Guard Recruiter – 2nd degree Official Misconduct, two counts of 2nd degree Sexual Assault, two counts of 3rd degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child, 4th degree Criminal Sexual Contact.
• Christopher Piccioni – Corrections Officer Atlantic County Justice Facility – 2nd degree Official Misconduct, 4th degree Destruction of Evidence.
• La’ Quetta Small – School Superintendent – 2nd degree Endangering the Welfare of Child.
• Marty L. Small – Atlantic City Mayor – 2nd degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child, 3rd degree Terroristic Threats, 3rd Degree Aggravated Assault, 3rd degree Witness Tampering.
• Toria Young – School District Employee – 2nd degree Ocial Misconduct, 3rd degree Hindering Apprehension.
• Robert Zbikowski – Police Officer – 2nd degree Official Misconduct, 2nd degree Pattern of Official Misconduct, 3rd degree Theft by Unlawful Taking, 4th degree Evidence Tampering, 4th degree Obstruction of Administration of Law.