Aberdeen Man Accused of Assaulting Officer

An Aberdeen man is charged with aggravated assault on a police officer, resisting arrest, throwing bodily fluids at a law enforcement officer and terroristic threats after two incidents at his home on Saturday.

According to Chief John Powers, two Aberdeen officers served Dean R. Butler, 36, of Lorraine Drive, with a temporary restraining order at 9:45 p.m. on May 26

Butler, who was allegedly intoxicated, became antagonistic with the officers and bumped and spit on Special Officer Michael Scarpa, Powers said. Butler resisted officers’ attempts to handcuff him, but, after a brief struggle, was subdued and taken into custody.

He was subsequently issued a summons and escorted back to the residence by P.O. Craig Hausmann and P.O. Matthew McDow to gather some personal belongings.

While there, he threatened the officer and he was arrested for terroristic threats.

He was transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution in default of $7,500 bail with no option to post 10 percent of the bond.

This information was obtained from Aberdeen Township Police and does not indicate a conviction.