LAKEWOOD – A Jackson man was charged with lewdness after allegedly pulling over and talking to girls while he was masturbating.
Massinissa Ladj, 18, of Jackson, was charged with Sexual Assault, three counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child and four counts of Lewdness for events that took place in Lakewood.
On January 21, 2025, a 12 year-old girl was walking on East 5th Avenue. She reported that a man wearing a black surgical mask and driving a black vehicle called out to her. When she approached the vehicle the man was masturbating. The vehicle then sped away.
On January 23, 2025, a similar situation took place on East 5th Avenue. This time, the victim was a 16-year-old girl. When she approached the vehicle, the driver “made motions consistent with masturbating before driving off,” police said.
On February 11, 2025, a woman walking with her baby on North Lake Drive reported that a man, driving a black vehicle, pulled over and asked for directions. When she approached the car, the driver was masturbating. The vehicle again left the area.
While investigating this incident, law enforcement discovered another case on February 5, 2025. This time, the victim was a 14-year-old girl. Police were able to obtain a description of the suspect vehicle.
On February 18, Ladj was arrested after he left his Jackson home and got into his vehicle.
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer commended the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Squad, Lakewood Township Police Department, Jackson Township Police Department and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office for their combined and collective assistance in this investigation.
Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.
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