TOMS RIVER – A local man was arrested for failing to register as a Megan’s Law offender, authorities said.
Keith Hadden, 36, of Toms River, was charged with two counts of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender.
According to police, Hadden moved from his registered address in Toms River to Seaside Heights without registering or notifying any law enforcement agencies. Hadden was also terminated from his registered place of employment without notifying law enforcement.
“Megan’s Law requires certain sex offenders to register with their local police departments whenever they move and/or change their residential address or place of employment. Failure to comply with this obligation is a crime of the third degree,” Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer noted.
On March 7, Hadden was taken into custody by the Seaside Heights Police Department without incident. Hadden was transported to the Ocean County Jail, where he is presently lodged pending a detention hearing.
Anyone with relevant information regarding this case – or other individuals violating Megan’s Law requirements – should contact Detective Alex Dasti of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office at 732-929-2027 ext. 3458. The information may be provided anonymously.
For further information, visit the State Police Sex Offender Internet Registry at: njsp.org/sex-offender-registry/index.shtml.
Billhimer acknowledged the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Megan’s Law Squad, Toms River Township Police Department, and Seaside Heights Police Department, for their combined and cooperative efforts in connection with this investigation.
The charges referenced above are merely accusations and the press and public are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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