Camden mayor indicted on misdemeanor charges

CAMDEN, Del. – Prosecutors have secured three convictions against Camden Mayor Justin King regarding a physical confrontation that took place earlier this year.

On February 25th, King reportedly confronted two male victims, both age 19, who he claimed had been causing mischief at his car wash. King shoved the victims and, at one point, allegedly pulled on a victim’s hoodie while he was on the ground. The victims sustained minor injuries as a result.

Camden Police responded to the incident and issued the initial police report. Recognizing the potential for the appearance of impropriety given King’s elected position, Camden Police referred the case to the Department of Justice and fully cooperated with the remainder of the investigation.

On Tuesday, King pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and pleaded no contest to offensive touching, both unclassified misdemeanors. He also pleaded guilty to hindering prosecution after it was discovered that he suppressed evidence with the intent to prevent, hinder, or delay the lodging of a criminal charge by changing the retention time and overwriting potential video surveillance evidence.

Under the plea, King agreed to serve one year of probation, pay a $500 fine, abide by a no contact order with the victims, and resign his office as mayor.