New Jersey police sergeant, former Dem mayor allegedly drugged, sexually assaulted child he met online

A New Jersey police sergeant and former Democratic mayor is facing multiple charges after he allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted a child he met online according to the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Jersey City police Sgt Andrew LaBruno was arrested Monday and charged with aggravated sexual assault sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella noted in a comment The alleged assault occurred earlier that day at a home in Englewood New Jersey officials commented Investigators allege LaBruno contacted a juvenile on a social media app arranged a meeting and went to the victim s home while they were alone FORMER FLORIDA POLICE OFFICER ARRESTED FOR TRAVELING TO MEET CHILD FOR SEX AUTHORITIESA criminal complaint viewed by The New York Post commented that LaBruno sprayed an unknown substance into his hand before placing it over the victim s mouth and nose causing the victim dizziness The complaint explained the victim became physically helpless from being drugged at which point LaBruno allegedly carried out the sexual assault according to the summary It s unclear who called but responding officers exposed the victim suffering from cognitive impairment inside the home the complaint states EX-OFFICER SENTENCED FOLLOWING ARREST FOR GROPING ONLYFANS STAR IN VIDEO WHILE ON DUTYAuthorities revealed LaBruno was taken into custody after investigators determined they had probable cause based on statements made at the scene captured on body camera and corroborating physical evidence The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for therapy LaBruno a -year veteran of the Jersey City police ran unsuccessfully as a Democrat for the state Assembly in New Jersey s th District earlier this month He previously served on the Dumont Borough Council and was mayor of Dumont from to Prior to his modern political campaign LaBruno served on Dumont's Borough Council in and as the mayor of Dumont from January to December He is at present being held without bail in the Bergen County Jail The Jersey City Police Department has suspended him without pay according to local outlets LaBruno who is married with two children has also been involved in coaching youth sports through Dumont Recreation according to his campaign website Fox News Digital reached out to the Jersey City Mayor's Office and the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office but did not hear back by time of publication