TOMS RIVER, N.J.** – Spencer Caudle, 36, of Prairieville, La., was sentenced to seven years in New Jersey State Prison following his guilty plea to sexual assault in connection with a May 2023 incident.
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced Caudle’s sentencing, which took place on Friday before the Honorable Kimarie Rahill, J.S.C.
Caudle will also be subject to Megan’s Law and Nicole’s Law, permanently prohibiting him from contacting the victim, and Parole Supervision for Life.
Caudle had pled guilty to the charge on April 2 before Judge Rahill.
An investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit and Toms River Township Police Department revealed that Caudle traveled from Louisiana to Toms River and had sexual contact with a 14-year-old victim on May 27, 2023.
Caudle had been communicating with the victim through the Whisper messenger application.
Investigators determined that Caudle intended to return to the area to have sexual contact with the victim again.