New York, March 19: A New Jersey college dean and longtime youth coach has been arrested and charged with s*xually assaulting a 13-year-old boy, with prosecutors warning that additional victims may come forward. James Hadley, a Barnegat resident, faces multiple felony charges following an investigation that led to his arrest in Pleasantville after he allegedly arranged to meet the minor.

Investigators say the case came to light after family members discovered messages between Hadley and the child on the boy’s phone and alerted police. Investigators then coordinated with the victim’s family, ultimately leading to Hadley’s arrest during a planned meeting. US Shocker: Indiana School Secretary Admits Relationship With Student After Husband Catches Them Having S*x on Valentine’s Day 2026, Faces Felony Charges.

Prosecutors allege that Hadley, 65 or 66, engaged in multiple encounters with the minor over recent months and used a messaging app to communicate. Court documents indicate he may have offered payment in exchange for s*xual acts and had cash with him at the time of his arrest.

He has been charged with second-degree s*xual assault of a minor under 16, luring a minor, endangering the welfare of a child, and criminal s*xual contact. US Shocker: Married Teacher Sent Disturbing Messages to a 17-Year-Old Student Before Having S*x With Him in Washington, Sentenced.

The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office has publicly urged parents and guardians to speak with children who may have had contact with Hadley, citing concerns that others could have been affected. Officials noted Hadley’s extensive involvement in youth organisations, raising the possibility of broader exposure to minors over the years.

Hadley recently served as a dean at Ocean County College and had a long history as a youth sports coach and mentor in the region. Following his arrest, the college suspended him and restricted him from campus, while other organisations have cut ties. Some groups he was previously associated with, including youth sports and mentoring programs, have said they are reviewing records as a precaution.

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