Nicholas Romantino, an Egg Harbor Township resident who serves on the Camden County force, was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of violating the man's civil rights and falsifying records.
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The indictment was unsealed Friday, the same day Romantino was due to make his initial court appearance.
Prosecutors say the assault occurred when Romantino and other officers responded to a call in Camden about a man with a gun.
They say a struggle ensued after Romantino startled the man, and he allegedly punched the man multiple times without provocation.
Romantino is suspended without pay. It's not known if he's retained an attorney.
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