Central Jersey School VP Doused Patrons With Beer As Wife Complained About Transgender Incident

A vice principal at a Central Jersey middle school is under investigation after a Facebook post shows him tossing his beer at restaurant patrons in Atlantic County last weekend, according to media reports.

Lisa and Michael Smurro arguing with patrons over an alleged transgender bathroom incident. (Photo courtesy BreakingAC.com)
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Jon Craig

04/26/2021 4:01 p.m.

Neptune Middle School Vice Principal'Michael Smurro's beer toss came as his wife, Lisa, argued over an alleged transgender woman using the women’s bathroom with her at the restaurant, Fred & Ethel’s Lantern Light and Tavern in Smithville, Galloway Township on Saturday, according to BreakingAC.com.

School District Superintendent Tami Crader, said she’d just learned of the incident which is under investigation, “and will be taken seriously," according to NJ Advance Media.

A witness to the confrontation who recorded parts of it said the woman, Lisa Smurro, made repeated insensitive and transphobic remarks heard by dines at three outdoor tables at the restaurant – including a party of five with a young child. “It was just disgusting,” said the witness, Carrie, who goes by Peach CC on Facebook.

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