Trent L. Collier, a 58-year-old former case worker with New Jersey’s Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP), has been indicted on multiple charges of sexual assault and official misconduct, according to authorities. Collier, who formerly lived in Newark, New Jersey, and recently resided in Savannah, Georgia, faces several serious charges, including:
- Second-degree sexual assault
- Attempted aggravated sexual assault
- Endangering the welfare of a child
- Official misconduct
- Aggravated criminal sexual contact (two third-degree charges)
- Luring
The charges stem from alleged incidents involving two children. The investigation was led by New Jersey State Police, who uncovered evidence linking Collier to these criminal acts during his time as a case worker with DCPP, an agency responsible for the protection and welfare of children. The nature of the misconduct highlights serious abuse of his position of authority.
This indictment is part of a broader effort to hold individuals accountable for crimes against vulnerable children, especially those entrusted to the care of state agencies.