By: Richard L. Smith
New Jersey State Police officials have charged Mr. Jonathan P. Ryker, 25, of Hammonton, N.J., with sexual assault for allegedly assaulting minors he coached at Rockstar Cheer in Southampton.
In August 2022, detectives from Troop “C” Criminal Investigation Office, Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Medford Township Police Department began investigating explicit content sent from Jonathan P. Ryker to a minor via social media.
Officials said during the 8-month investigation, detectives were able to identify another victim of Ryker, who was also a student at Rockstar Cheer.
Police additionally charged Ryker with endangering the welfare of a child and aggravated criminal sexual contact. Ryker was lodged in Burlington County Jail pending a detention hearing.
If you or anyone you know may have been a victim, please get in touch with the New Jersey State Police Red Lion Station at 609-859-2282. Anonymous tips are welcomed.
Charges are mere accusations, and the accused is considered innocent until proven guilty.