Toms River Man Charged For Failure To Update Sex Offender Registry

Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 8:00 A.M. ET. 1 Minute Read, By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

TOMS RIVER, NJ.- On Friday, March 7, 2025, Keith Hadden, 36, of Toms River, New Jersey, was taken into custody and jailed after being charged with two counts of third-degree Failing to Register as a Sex Offender.

     According to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer, an investigation by Detectives of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Megan’s Law Squad uncovered that Hadden moved from his Toms River, New Jersey address to Seaside Heights, New Jersey, without registering or notifying the local Police Department of his new address, which is required by law under Megan’s Law registration requirements.

Detectives Learn Hadden Was Fire From His Job

     During further investigation, Detectives uncovered that Hadden had been terminated from his place of employment and failed to notify local law enforcement of his termination, a violation of Megan’s Law.

     Anyone with information regarding this investigation or other individuals violating Megan’s Law requirements is asked to contact Detective Alex Dasti of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office at (732) 929-2027 Ext. 3458. All calls will be kept confidential.

“The rules of the court require us to include a statement that states: The charges outlined in this publication are merely accusations, and the defendant and or defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt.”