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NJ Police Sergeant Left Handgun With Children: Prosecutor

A police sergeant on the Jersey Shore has been arrested after leaving a Beretta handgun with children, authorities said.

Andrew Wahlberg

Andrew Wahlberg

Photo Credit: Ocean County Prosecutor's Office

Andrew Wahlberg, 50, of the Manahawkin section of Stafford Township, left the 9mm gun unsecured and accessible to juveniles on May 18, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Stafford Township Police Chief Thomas Dellane said.

No other details were released about the incident.

Wahlberg was charged with endangerment and released on Wednesday, May 25, pending a first appearance in Ocean County Superior Court.

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