Retired NJ cop bought e-scooter for teen he sexually assaulted, prosecutors say

⚠️ A retired police officer and former school resource officer has been charged with sexually assaulting a teen girl.

➡️ Prosecutors say the victim's friends reported the abuse, leading to the investigation.

📞 Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office.

MAPLE SHADE — A former school resource officer has been arrested and charged with the sexual assault of an underage girl, according to authorities.

Louis J. Baselice, 67, of Maple Shade is charged with second-degree sexual assault and third-degree child endangerment. Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw said he was arrested on Tuesday at the Maple Shade Police Department. He's being held at the county jail.

Investigation began after victim's friends contacted police

According to prosecutors, the victim's friends reported the sexual abuse to police. Investigators found Baselice bought the teen girl several things, including an electric scooter and a cell phone. He also gave her his credit card number so she could order food, authorities said.

The prosecutor's office is asking anyone with information to call 609-265-5035 and ask for a detective in the Special Victims Unit.

New Jersey 101.5 did not know Monday whether Baselice had an attorney who could comment on his behalf.

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Louis J. Baselice (BCPO/Canva)

Former Haddonfield school resource officer retired in 2014

Baselice is a retired police officer who served the Haddonfield Police Department, Bradshaw said.

According to Haddonfield police, Baselice was a school resource officer from 2005 to 2009 and has not served the department for more than a decade. He retired in April 2014, according to state pension records.

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"During his time here, the department received no complaints or reports of any wrongdoing. The individual has no current connection to the Borough or the Haddonfield Police Department. We support the Prosecutor’s Office and other law enforcement partners in their investigation into this matter," the police department said.

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