A Brigantine Police Department officer has been indicted in the alleged sexual assault of a 16-year-old female, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office announced Jan. 8.

Ralph M. Pereira, 44, of Brigantine, was indicted by an Atlantic County Grand Jury on two counts of sexual assault, three counts of official misconduct, four counts of endangering the welfare of a child and one count of criminal sexual contact in connection with the alleged incidents in 2012 and 2013.

Atlantic City Police Department officer Andre Corbin has also been charged in connection with the alleged incident. Both men have been released from Atlantic County Justice Facility after posting $100,000 bail.

Prosecutors say Pereira provided the juvenile victim with alcohol, committed acts of sexual penetration, and photographed or filmed the victim perform a prohibited sexual act, all while he held a position of authority and disciplinary power over the victim due to his status as a law enforcement officer.

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