Retired Haddonfield Officer Charged With Sexually Assaulting Teen

Maple Shade, N.J. — A retired law enforcement officer from South Jersey is facing charges after authorities say he sexually assaulted a teenage girl and provided her with gifts, including an electric scooter, a cell phone, and access to his credit card.

67-year-old Louis J. Baselice of Maple Shade, a retired law enforcement officer who served with the Haddonfield Police Department, has been charged with second-degree sexual assault and third-degree endangering the welfare of a child.

How the Investigation Began

According to the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office, law enforcement became involved after acquaintances of the victim reported the abuse.

Investigators determined that Baselice had purchased an electric scooter and cell phone for the girl and provided her with his credit card number so she could order food.

Additional details are being withheld to protect the victim's identity.

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Retired Officer Arrested and Jailed

Baselice was taken into custody Tuesday at the Maple Shade Police Department and lodged at the Burlington County Jail in Mount Holly pending a detention hearing. The case will be prepared for presentation to a grand jury for possible indictment.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office's Special Victims Unit at (609) 265-5035.

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

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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 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