Middle Twp., NJ cop arrested for witness tampering; few details

MIDDLE TWP. — A township police sergeant has been charged with two counts of third-degree witness tampering, but authorities have released no official word about the circumstances that led to the officer's arrest.

Sgt. Joshua Bryan, 39, was arrested July 21 and released on a summons pending a court appearance, according to a release Thursday from the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office.

Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland said an investigation is ongoing.

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The release did say that Bryan is currently suspended without pay from the police department. A conviction on a third-degree crime is subject to a term of three to five years in New Jersey State Prison.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the prosecutor's office at 609-465-1135, or submit an anonymous tip at 609-889-3597 or cmcsheriff.net.

Patrick Lavery is New Jersey 101.5's afternoon news anchor. Follow him on Twitter @plavery1015 or email patrick.lavery@townsquaremedia.com.

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