Andrew LaBruno,a 44-year-old sergeant with the Jersey City Police Department (JCPD),was arrested Monday,November ⁣17,2025,and faces multiple charges related to the alleged sexual assault of a minor in Englewood,New Jersey. The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office confirmed the arrest‍ following a joint investigation with Englewood Police.

Details ⁢of the Alleged Incident

Investigators allege ⁢that LaBruno communicated with a juvenile through a social ⁢media application and arranged ⁣a ‍meeting. According to authorities, LaBruno then ‍went⁢ to the child’s home and committed the alleged sexual assault while ⁤the minor was ⁢unsupervised.

charges and Legal Status

LaBruno is⁤ charged with‍ aggravated‍ sexual assault, sexual assault, and endangering the welfare of a child. He is currently being held at the Bergen County Jail pending a detention hearing to determine if he will be released on bail. As of November 18,2025,contact data for his legal counsel was unavailable.

administrative Action and Political Background

The Jersey City Police Department has suspended LaBruno without pay,according to spokesperson ⁢Kim Scalcione. ⁤ “As is standard procedure, JCPD Internal⁣ Affairs ⁣is conducting its own investigation and will determine his final employment status pending the⁤ outcome of all ⁤investigations,” Scalcione stated on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

LaBruno ran ⁣as a Democratic candidate for the New Jersey ‍State Assembly in the 39th District during the recent fall⁤ election cycle.