Who is Jason Gassman? South Brunswick police officer charged for stealing $75K from local PBA chapter

Police officer Jason Gassman of South Brunswick allegedly stole $75K from his PBA chapter over six years. He had served as the chapter's treasurer since 2009.

Updated on: Jul 17, 2025, 03:23:27 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Jason Gassman, a police officer in South Brunswick in Monmouth County, New Jersey, allegedly stole $75,000 from his local Policemen’s Benevolent Association Chapter (PBA), county prosecutors announced on Wednesday. Gassman, 53, had been stealing money from the PBA chapter for over six years, having served as the chapter's treasurer since 2009, they alleged.

The charges against Gassman were announced by a statement on the website of the South Brunswick Police Department by Chief Raymond Hayducka. He said that Gassman has been suspended without pay as he faces the charges of theft.

"The accusations and arrest of Mr. Gassman is extremely disappointing to me and all members of the agency," the statement read. "The accusations against him do not reflect the character and practices of the hardworking men and woman of the South Brunswick Police Department that do serve honorably each and every day and live up to our agency CORE Values.”

Who is Jason Gassman?

According to his profile on South Brunswick township, Gassman joined South Brunswick PD in December 2005. Originally from Bradley Beach, in New Jersey, he served in the department’s Traffic Safety Division, where he held the rank of Patrolman First-Class. Over the course of his nearly two decades in service, Gassman made into the news for his role in key traffic enforcement actions and investigations.

Gassman has served over 18 years with the department. One of his most notable commendations came on July 16, 2018, when he received an Exceptional Service Award for rescuing a person trapped in a smoke-filled elevator.

Allegations against Jason Gassman explained

As charges were pressed against Gassman in Monmouth County, prosecutors revealed that Gassman had been under investigation since earlier this year. Police looked into the details of Gassman's finances after he was caught shoplifting items worth $100 from a department store nearby.

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The police then looked deeper into his records and found several alleged irregularities. The probe allegedly revealed that Gassman stole cash proceeds from a PBA fundraiser and used the PBA credit card to purchase personal items, ranging from furniture to parking gas and a leaf blower, as per a statement released by prosecutors.

He then allegedly submitted fake documents to the PBA Accountant showing that he reimbursed the payments made from the credit card. Gassman had changed the password of the credit card so that other members would not access it, the statement added.

Gassman turned himself it at the South Brunswick PD on Wednesday. His case is being prosecuted by the Monmouth County Assistant Prosecutor Melanie Falco, local news website TAPinto South Brunswick reported.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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