South Jersey Church Organist Held in Sex Assaults on Boys

The Courier-Post
February 20, 2014

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A church organist from Sicklerville has been accused of sexually assaulting five juvenile boys over a 30-year span, authorities say.

Joseph Cuthbert, 71, was arrested Sunday at his New Brooklyn Road residence and charged with five counts of aggravated sexual assault, Winslow police said.

Authorities learned of the alleged crimes after a victim came forward Sunday and told police Cuthbert began sexually assaulting him in September.

Detectives later identified four more victims who were allegedly assaulted by Cuthbert over three decades.

Police allege Cuthbert came into contact with his victims while serving as an organist at several South Jersey churches, including Christ Community Church in Newfield and most recently at Erial Community Church in Gloucester Township.

Cuthbert also faces five counts each of criminal sexual contact and endangering the welfare of a child. He was held at the Camden County Jail in lieu of $250,000 bail.

Those with information or who may have been victimized are asked to contact Winslow Police Detective Cary Robinson at (609) 561-3300, ext. 1147.