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Former NJ Democrat Mayor Arrested for Alleged Drugging and Sexual Assault of a Minor [WATCH]

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Andrew LaBruno, the former Democratic mayor of Dumont and a current Jersey City police sergeant, was arrested [1] Monday and charged in connection with the sexual assault of a juvenile he met on social media, according to officials and reporting from NorthJersey.com.

LaBruno, 44, allegedly initiated an online conversation with the minor before arranging to meet in person.

The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office said the victim did not know LaBruno prior to the interaction.

According to an affidavit of probable cause cited by NorthJersey.com, LaBruno arrived at the juvenile’s residence in Englewood while the minor was home alone.

Prosecutors said LaBruno sprayed an “unknown substance” into his hand and held it over the juvenile’s mouth and nose, which caused the victim to become dizzy.

The Prosecutor’s Office stated that LaBruno “sexually assaulted and endangered the juvenile” during the encounter.

Following the investigation, LaBruno was arrested on Nov. 17.

He was charged with first-degree aggravated sexual assault, second-degree sexual assault, and third-degree endangering the welfare of a child.

Prosecutors said he was taken to the Bergen County Jail, where he is being held pending a detention hearing.

LaBruno previously served as mayor of Dumont before leaving office.

He is currently employed as a police sergeant in Jersey City.

The Prosecutor’s Office has not released additional details regarding the circumstances leading to his arrest or whether further charges may be considered as the investigation continues.