2 Charged in South Jersey Juvenile Sexual Assault Investigation

Egg Harbor City, N.J. — Two people are facing charges including first-degree aggravated sexual assault and child exploitation following an investigation into allegations of sexual assault against a juvenile.

The Egg Harbor City Police Department said Darque Harvey was taken into custody on October 8th by the Paulsboro Police Department on an active arrest warrant.

A search warrant was executed at Harvey's Paulsboro home the same day by Egg Harbor City Police, Paulsboro Police, and the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office.

Evidence uncovered during that investigation led to a second arrest warrant for Quadirah Rhymer, who was not at the residence during that search. Rhymer was located and taken into custody on October 13th and lodged at the Atlantic County Justice Facility.

Charges

Darque Harvey faces three charges:

• Second-degree endangering the welfare of a child
• Second-degree endangering the welfare of a child for photographing or filming a child in a prohibited sexual act
• Third-degree endangering the welfare of a child involving child sexual abuse or exploitation material

Quadirah Rhymer faces three charges:

• First-degree aggravated sexual assault
• Second-degree endangering the welfare of a child
• First-degree endangering the welfare of a child for causing or permitting a child to engage in a prohibited sexual act for recording or portrayal

The public is reminded that charges are accusations and all persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Chris Coleman is a South Jersey native and has been a cornerstone of the Atlantic City radio market since 1998. He serves as Brand Manager for WPG Talk Radio 95.5 and afternoon on-air personality for WPUR Cat Country 107.3. A five-time President's Circle award winner and Townsquare Media's 2024 Content Creator of the Year, Chris covers news, events, and stories of interest across Southern New Jersey. Story tips: chris.coleman@townsquaremedia.com.