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Port Watchman Suspended by Commission Action after Indictment for Aggravated Manslaughter

April 23, 2013

           Port Watchman James Roman, Jr. has been suspended by the Waterfront Commission after his indictment and arrest for Aggravated Manslaughter and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. The indictment was returned by the Grand Jury investigating the death of Roman’s 4 week old infant. The child was discovered in the Belleville home with multiple injuries and later died. The criminal case is being prosecuted by the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office.

           Today, the Commission temporarily suspended Roman’s license as a Port Watchman pending the outcome of an administrative hearing.