
NORTH CAPE MAY – A 19-year-old North Cape May man was arrested May 31 for the alleged sexual assault on a mentally challenged woman,
Lower Township Police reported on May 31 at about 5:15 a.m. they responded to the area of Channel Apartments for a possible attempted abduction.
When officers arrived, it was learned that an unknown individual who fled from the area had allegedly grabbed a mentally challenged woman, who resides there.
Patrol personnel located the subject in North Cape May near the shopping center.
Both the victim and supervisory workers at the Cape May County ARC identified the individual.
Armed with that information, detectives and patrol personnel discovered that he had observed her in the area, and later entered into a conversation with her prior to inappropriately touching her.
Once the victim had been touched, she became alarmed and immediately told one of the apartment supervisors. The actor, who also had contact with the supervisor when he approached them, stated that he was being accused of harassing the victim prior to fleeing the area.
The suspect, Donald T. Arndt, 19, is of the first block of Glade Road, North Cape May, over a mile away from the location of the alleged incident.
Police stated they believe he walked to that location in the early morning hours prior to the attack.
The suspect was taken to Lower Township Police Department and charged with aggravated criminal sexual contact.
Judge David DeWeese issued the warrant and a Superior Court judge set bail at $300,000.
Arndt was remanded to county jail in lieu of bail.
Detective Chris Lambert, Patrolman Kevin Lewis, Patrolman Ryan Hansberry and Sgt. Thomas Beeby are investigating the case.
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Sat, 06/27/2009 - 10:01pm - Posted by: Bobby
If found guilty:
Stiffer penalties are required to stop this kind of event.
At the age of 19, one knows better (right from wrong) unless one is mentally challenged.
Bottom line: This stuff has to stop.
Write me if you agree or disagree..
Sat, 06/13/2009 - 5:25pm - Posted by: Vader
Why am I an asshole Doobiebrother? Smoke a little more why don't you? You are truely a BIG ASSHOLE to stick up for this sick bastard! You may be ok with sexual predators touching a female with special needs, but I'm not you dirtbag.
Thu, 06/11/2009 - 8:41pm - Posted by: AINTNOTHING12
IT'S SAD TO SEE PEOPLE SAYING FREE SOMEONE WHO ASSAULTED A RETARDED PERSON REAL SAD.......I MOVED FROM PHILLY TO BE AROUND MORE CHILD MOLESTERS AND ASSHOLES I HAVE EVER SEEN AND HEARD OF SAD SAD.......
Thu, 06/11/2009 - 7:59pm - Posted by: doobiebrother
Tue, 06/09/2009 - 10:15am - Posted by: VaderOh believe me honey...I know the story! Enjoy standing by him in court...and then sending him off to prison. I know he's your friend but you are too quick the bash the PD and in the end you will be the fool trust me. Have a great day dear.
a ss hol e
Wed, 06/10/2009 - 2:39pm - Posted by: socwoman
Below is a copy of the complaint I just filed with the Herald. I want all of the posters that are making threats of physical violence located and arrested by the police.
North Cape Man Charged in Sex Case
Crime | 1 week 1 hour ago | Comments 54
Do you want to review the comment section on the internet as it relates to this article in the Herald?
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!!
What happened to the terms and conditions that you set forth for readers who want to make comments? Consider this an official complaint from me and I am a reader AND A POSTER.
(ED. NOTE: Many posts containing obscenities were deleted. Since registration is required, the Herald relies on the posting community to police its comments and bring to our attention, as did this reader, when comments cross the line to obscene or off topic.)
Tue, 06/09/2009 - 9:15am - Posted by: Vader
Oh believe me honey...I know the story! Enjoy standing by him in court...and then sending him off to prison. I know he's your friend but you are too quick the bash the PD and in the end you will be the fool trust me. Have a great day dear.
Tue, 06/09/2009 - 12:45pm - Posted by: bubbz011687
fREE DON....i MiSS YA kiDD !!!!
Mon, 06/08/2009 - 11:39pm - Posted by: Vader
Let him have at it Caped. He's smarter then anyone here. He thinks the LTPD locks people up with no evidence at all. Some people are unreal when it comes to denial.
Tue, 06/09/2009 - 12:45pm - Posted by: bubbz011687
fREE DON....i MiSS YA kiDD !!!!
Tue, 06/09/2009 - 12:39pm - Posted by: bubbz011687
FREE DONNY!!
Tue, 06/09/2009 - 12:34pm - Posted by: FREE DON
Free DONN
Tue, 06/09/2009 - 12:40pm - Posted by: bubbz011687
fREE DON....i MiSS YA kiDD !!!!
Mon, 06/08/2009 - 4:26pm - Posted by: annon2166
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Mon, 06/08/2009 - 1:49pm - Posted by: Vader
LOL!!! All you wanna be's are sooooo funny and tough. I don't know about the rest of you but that vulgar language and threats realy frightens me. Baaahhhh!!!! Yeah right!!!! Stay off of here and go back to watching MTV...I think there is a Hip Hop Marathon on! Oh yeah...and pull your pants up!
Mon, 06/08/2009 - 12:36pm - Posted by: jackandjules
So, the people who are defending the sexual predator should REALLY use spell check and stop using such vulgar language. I feel the disgusting behavior on your part does not help him, it is hurting him even more. Are you people his character witnesses???? because if you are, shame, shame, shame. You are embarassing yourselves. Goodness gracious, just shut up. What he did was completely disgusting and when he winds up in prison, karma will get him- not any of us. Rest assured he'll get what is coming to him-just like the other posters have stated, the soap WILL drop.
Mon, 06/08/2009 - 8:23am - Posted by: Caped Crusader
To Malana21; Your comment was very compassionate however, trying to be nice to the pack of animals who comment on here what a great guy Mr. Arndt is, is like trying to talk to a wall.
If they want to support this piece of garbage that's their prerogative. But when they come on here and attack defenders of the victims, they show they are the true animals.
God Bless both victims.
Mon, 06/08/2009 - 5:50am - Posted by: fredwager
the fact is sex offenders are and always will be sex offenders. how many times will it take? the friends and family are idiots.
Mon, 06/08/2009 - 12:54am - Posted by: Malana21
All I want to say to this kids family and friends is... I know the truth about what happend that day because I was there, and the woman he assualted is truly one of the nicest and sweetest old women I have ever met. Believe me, he did not try to drunkenly console her, and she was not even crying, she was doing her laundy as she has done the same way for years, he he just happend to see her, and she was the only one outside. Even still I am glad that he was caught because he obviously needs some help, especially if what I am reading is true this isnt his first time. I am just sorry for him, and hope that he gets some help with what ever sexual issues he may have...most likley someone hurt him in his life also. But I just want to say, as angry as you are about people saying things about him because hes your family and you love him, and thats understandable, dont live in denial of the truth, and instead get him help and support him. The channels does not have video camera's but he really did confess. Unfortantly do the crime, you have have to deal with the consequences, so hopfully he will learn from this.
Sat, 06/06/2009 - 2:25pm - Posted by: fredwager
reading comments by his lowest of the lowlife friends and family is so funny. they just confirm everyones opinion of them as scumbags.
Sat, 06/06/2009 - 7:59am - Posted by: Vader
...and now his sister comes to his rescue. Isn't that cute! You are defending a scumbag who preys on woman. You are a woman right? Better watch out, he may get you next! Oh I forgot...he can't because he's locked up! Lol!
Fri, 06/05/2009 - 11:23pm - Posted by: socwoman
Everyone calm down. This young man will face the charges against him. It is my understanding that he was highly intoxicated and walked from a friend's home. He ended up at the channel apartments. It is possible that this young man could have been in a black out when he put his arm around this woman. He did not rape her. He did not have sex with her. Let the system take its course. He is entitled to a fair trial with a jury and in our nation like it or not, he is innocent until proven guilty in a Court of law. Some cannot handle alcohol and Don who is just 19 is finding out that alcohol is not for him. Don will be accountable for the choices that he makes in life. All of us are accountable for our choices. He probably didn't even know this woman was challenged. Rumor has it he saw the woman crying and he put his arm around her to console her and she panicked. Have you ever had a drunk person walk up and put there arm around you and hang on you trying to talk to you? It happens all the time in bars, etc. Perhaps he scared her and she ran to report it to someone. This whole thing could be blown way out of proportion. Some frined to let him walk home after serving him alcohol under age in their home. WOW there something missing to this puzzle...... it will all come out in time..;...
Tue, 06/09/2009 - 12:41pm - Posted by: bubbz011687
FREE DONNY
Fri, 06/05/2009 - 7:33pm - Posted by: fredwager
: bubbz011687. another dirtball scumbag with computer access defendind his lowlife sex offender friend. burn in hello scombags.
Tue, 06/09/2009 - 12:42pm - Posted by: bubbz011687
FREE DONNY BOY ... I MISS YOU !!!
Fri, 06/05/2009 - 4:40pm - Posted by: Dead_Dreams
AND THERE IS A REASON WHY PEOPLE DON'T PUT THEIR NAMES OUT THERE...BECAUSE OF IDIOTIC PEOPLE LIKE YOU!
Tue, 06/09/2009 - 12:42pm - Posted by: bubbz011687
FREE DONNY BOY
Tue, 06/09/2009 - 12:34pm - Posted by: FREE DON
FREE DON!!!!!
Tue, 06/09/2009 - 12:43pm - Posted by: bubbz011687
FREE DONNY!!!
Fri, 06/05/2009 - 3:01pm - Posted by: xheather
The girl who made the first comment was "getting with" or "talking to " Don when the "rape" happened. That girl is a liar and everyone knows it. Anyway Don and all his friends are trouble. I am from Middle and whenever there's a party or something and "Lower" kids show up the night is ruined. They are all drama, no respect, and fighting. Don and all his friends are drug using scumbags.
Fri, 06/05/2009 - 2:59pm - Posted by: C.Cipollono_Wise
A closed mouth gathers no feet!---
Thu, 06/04/2009 - 12:23pm - Posted by: fredwager
so many sex offenders in this county. so many dirtball family members of the sex offenders defend there hideious actions. what kind of people defend this scum.
Thu, 06/04/2009 - 9:37am - Posted by: Caped Crusader
To cat-dunbar: I should not be surprised by your support for this sexual predator. Have a good time visiting him in Avenel.
Wed, 06/03/2009 - 11:35pm - Posted by: Vader
Only one side here! I heard that this S-C-U-M-B-A-G admitted to this! What kind of man grabs on a mentally challanged woman? Yo cat, maybe you should stop slamming annon and start slamming your criminal friend. He's a sexual predator who got caught AGAIN and will now serve time in prison. I hear that there are men in the Pen with special needs so he will make out fine!
Wed, 06/03/2009 - 7:09pm - Posted by: cat_dunbar
-NOT TO SAY THIS ISN'T DISGUSTING. BUT THERE IS 2 SIDES TO EVERY STORY.
CHANNEL APARTMENTS HAVE VIDEO SURVALINCE TAKE A LOOK AT THE TAPE BEFORE YOU CHOOSE A SIDE.
AND FOR THE GIRL WHO LEFT THE COMMENT BELOW ME
STOP LOOKING FOR SYMPATHY.
Wed, 06/03/2009 - 4:50pm - Posted by: annon2166
this is outrageously DISGUSTING.
i feel no sympathy for this scumbag. he has to have problems
thinking it's alright to do this to woman.
anyone who didn't wanna believe he did this to me in the end of 2008
...you can believe it now cus he did it yet once again.
http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/35294-police-arrest-18-year-o...
that's my article