HAZLET – An employee of a convenience store was arrested for allegedly photographing minors in exchange for free merchandise.
Muhammad Ikram, 41, an employee of Sam’s 2, a convenience store located on Palmer Avenue within Hazlet, was arrested on October 28, 2020 for three counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, as well as an additional charge of Selling Tobacco Products to Minors.
Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.
Hazlet police received calls from minors that he was allegedly taking pictures of them for free merchandise. In a few instances, he reportedly asked them for sexually explicit photos in exchange for vaping products.
Each charge could carry five years imprisonment and registration under Megan’s Law.
Any other potential victims are invited to call Detective Nicolas Logothetis of the Hazlet Township Police Department at 732-264-0763.
To remain anonymous, you can submit a tip to Monmouth County Crime Stoppers by calling their confidential telephone tip-line at 1-800-671-4400; by downloading and using the free P3 Tips mobile app (available on iOS and Android – https://www.p3tips.com/1182), by calling 800-671-4400 or by going to the website at monmouthcountycrimestoppers.com
