Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit has arrested Mr. Frank Martinez, 37, Jersey City Police Officer, and Ms. Joanny Hidalgo, 36, of Jersey City, on charges relating to the abuse of a minor.
Martinez and Hidalgo individually surrendered themselves to detectives with the Special Victims Unit on Thursday, January 20.
According to Prosector Suarez, the Jersey City Police Department was called to investigate a physical altercation between Martinez, Hidalgo, and a teenage child in their care.
Prosecutor Suarez said the child was transported to Jersey City Medical Center and treated for injuries to the face, shoulders, and arms.
Martinez and Hidalgo are each charged with one count of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, in violation of 2C:24-4a (2), a crime of the second degree.
Both are scheduled to appear in court on Thursday, February 10, 2022.
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Public Integrity Unit is also assisting with the investigation.
The above charges are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. R.P.C.3.6(b)(6)