A former New Jersey fire chief and police officer has been slapped with serious charges after allegations surfaced of non-consensual sex acts committed against other firefighters. Robert Sinnott Jr., 52, is facing multiple felony counts following an investigation by the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability.
Prosecutors claim that Sinnott used his position as a mentor and role model to lure victims into situations where he could isolate them from others. He allegedly handcuffed or restrained them under false pretenses, claiming it was for "training purposes." However, investigators discovered that these restraints were, in fact, used to force the victims into unwanted acts of a sexual nature.
The shocking allegations date back to 2022 and 2023, during Sinnott's tenure as head of the Silverton Volunteer Fire Company in Toms River. Investigators also claim that Sinnott took photographs of his victims while they were restrained, further exacerbating the severity of these crimes.
Sinnott was taken into custody by a SWAT team on December 4th while living in Cape Coral, Florida. His home, person, and vehicle were searched, and he was subsequently transported to Lee County Jail pending extradition to New Jersey.
If convicted of the top charges, Sinnott faces up to five years in state prison and a $150,000 fine. The full extent of his alleged crimes remains a subject of investigation, with details still being revealed as authorities work to bring justice to the victims.
Prosecutors claim that Sinnott used his position as a mentor and role model to lure victims into situations where he could isolate them from others. He allegedly handcuffed or restrained them under false pretenses, claiming it was for "training purposes." However, investigators discovered that these restraints were, in fact, used to force the victims into unwanted acts of a sexual nature.
The shocking allegations date back to 2022 and 2023, during Sinnott's tenure as head of the Silverton Volunteer Fire Company in Toms River. Investigators also claim that Sinnott took photographs of his victims while they were restrained, further exacerbating the severity of these crimes.
Sinnott was taken into custody by a SWAT team on December 4th while living in Cape Coral, Florida. His home, person, and vehicle were searched, and he was subsequently transported to Lee County Jail pending extradition to New Jersey.
If convicted of the top charges, Sinnott faces up to five years in state prison and a $150,000 fine. The full extent of his alleged crimes remains a subject of investigation, with details still being revealed as authorities work to bring justice to the victims.