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Thomas Downes

Jersey City Coach Sexually Assaults Girl At Toms River Track Meet: Prosecutor Jersey City Coach Sexually Assaults Girl At Toms River Track Meet: Prosecutor
Jersey City Coach Sexually Assaults Girl At Toms River Track Meet: Prosecutor A 61-year-old track coach from Jersey City has been arrested on accusations he sexually assaulted a girl at a track meet in Ocean County, authorities said. Thomas Downes was at the John Bennet Athletic Bubble in Toms River when he "inappropriately touched" a minor female athlete participating in the meet on Saturday, Feb. 12, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. The girl reported the incident to her coach, who told authorities. Downes was identified as a suspect and charged on Feb. 24, the prosecutor said. He surrendered to authorities in Toms River on Monday, Feb. 28, b…