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A Stratford man has been charged with aggravated sexual assault and narcotics charges, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Stratford Police Chief Ronald M. Morello.
On July 20, 2022, the Stratford Police Department received a 911 call in reference to a woman who stated she was drugged and sexually assaulted at a residence on the unit block of Warwick Road in Stratford.
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During the investigation, detectives from the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and Stratford Police Department learned that the victim met Joshua Clark, 40, on a social media dating application.
While on a date at Clark’s residence, the victim reported consuming a drink that Clark prepared, causing her to lose consciousness.
Upon regaining consciousness, the victim reported that she was being sexually assaulted by Clark. Additional investigation led to a search warrant executed at Clark’s residence earlier this month.
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During the search warrant, detectives located one-half ounce of methamphetamine, one Anesket (Ketamine) bottle containing a clear liquid, and assorted drug paraphernalia.
Clark has been charged with one count each of 1st degree Aggravated Sexual Assault, 3rd degree Tampering with a Food Product, 3rd-degree Possession of Methamphetamine, 2nd-degree Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, 3rd degree Possession of Anesket (Ketamine), and 3rd-degree Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a school.
Clark was arrested and remanded to the Camden County Correctional Facility pending a detention hearing.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact Detective Jenna Gamble of the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit at 856-580-5872 or Detective Andrew Rebecca of the Stratford Police Department at 856783-8616.
Tips can also be sent anonymously to CAMDEN.TIPS .
All individuals charged with crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.