FREEHOLD - A 16-year veteran of the Asbury Park Police Department is wanted by the law after skipping the high-profile "Operation Dead End" trial, according to officials.

A warrant for the arrest of Keith German, 49, of Tinton Falls, was issued on Tuesday after he failed to show up in court, Asbury Park Press first reported.

German is accused of tipping off gang members about police investigations in exchange for stalking a woman who turned down his advances.

"This is a top priority and law enforcement is utilizing its resources in anticipation that this individual will be apprehended and return to court," said Cynthia Scott, Public Information Officer, Monmouth County Sheriff's Office.

"The Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office, as well as our partners in law enforcement are actively pursuing the whereabouts of Keith German," she added.

German is charged with three counts of official misconduct and one count each of racketeering conspiracy, conspiracy to commit stalking, stalking, computer theft, unlawful access and disclosure of computer information, and hindering.

The trial also includes James Fair, 29, of Asbury Park, an alleged leader of a set of the Bloods, and Haneef Walker, 24, of Asbury Park, an alleged member of the Crips.

A neighbor told the Asbury Park Press he saw a U-Haul truck backed into German's driveway last week.

The trial has been proceeding in his absence.

The prosecutor's office is being assisted by Monmouth County Sheriff's Office Warrant Fugitive Unit and the US Marshals Service, which includes a member of the sheriff's office assigned to that division, Scott said.

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