Ex-Dumont Mayor and Current Jersey City Police Sergeant Arrested on Sexual Assault Charges

A former Dumont mayor and a long-time Jersey City police sergeant, Andrew LaBruno, 44, was arrested and jailed last night on serious sexual assault charges involving a teenager in Englewood, according to court and jail records obtained by Independent Online News.

LaBruno, who served as Dumont mayor from 2020 to 2023, was taken into custody after an alleged incident at a residence on West Palisade Avenue. Local sources say he was there when the teen’s father unexpectedly returned home, prompting a confrontation. Englewood police were called to the scene, and Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office was notified, sources reported.

He faces multiple charges:

-First-degree aggravated sexual assault of a helpless or incapacitated victim

-Sexual assault by force or coercion

-Child endangerment

LaBruno was booked into the Bergen County jail overnight, according to the booking and court documents.

LaBruno has served with the Jersey City Police Department for over 20 years and rose to the rank of sergeant. He has also held leadership roles in the department, including serving as president of the Superior Officers Association.

In his political life, LaBruno was elected to the Dumont Borough Council before becoming mayor. He also founded the Dumont Community Group, which helped organize local events such as the Dumont 5K and “Movies in the Park.”

Earlier this month, on November 4, LaBruno and his running mate narrowly lost the election for New Jersey’s 39th Legislative District State Assembly seats, to Republican incumbents Robert Auth and John Azzariti.

At this time, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office has not released an official statement, but local reports indicate one is expected imminently. No additional information about the hospital evaluations mentioned in earlier reports has yet been confirmed.

LaBruno, who lives in Dumont with his wife and two children, is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.