Who Is Thomas Downes? Jersey City Assault Case

Thomas Downes
Thomas Downes

Thomas Downes is a 61 year old man from Jersey City, New Jersey who works as a track coach at a high school. Police have accused Downes of assaulting a girl during a track meet at John Bennett Athletic Bubble in Toms River.

Thomas Downes Allegations

Downes Arrested, Accused Of Assault. “On that Saturday, a girl who was taking part in the track meet told her coach that a man came up to her and touched her inappropriately during the event, Billhimer said. The Special Victims Unit of the prosecutor’s office and Toms River detectives identified Downes as the suspect, Billhimer said.” [Asbury Park Press]

Downes Surrendered To Police. “On February 28, Downes surrendered himself at the Toms River Township Police Department Headquarters. He was processed and released on a summons pending a future court appearance.” [Jersey Shore Online]