New Court Details Reveal Disturbing Allegations Against Former Woodbine Elementary School Aide

Somers Point man faces 61 additional charges as investigators allege children were abused and recorded inside the school; questions remain about supervision and student safety.

WOODBINE, N.J. — Newly disclosed court documents reveal disturbing allegations against a former Woodbine Elementary School teacher's aide accused of sexually assaulting young students and recording abuse inside the school, including during bathroom visits and scheduled nap time.

Shaun M. Stebbins, 44, of Somers Point, appeared by video from the Atlantic County Justice Facility on Monday, November 2, as a judge reviewed 61 additional criminal charges stemming from an investigation into his conduct at the Cape May County school.

The allegations represent a significant expansion of a case that began earlier this year with accusations that Stebbins sexually abused four children outside the school over a period of several years.

According to court documents described during the latest proceedings, investigators recovered photographs and videos from electronic devices belonging to Stebbins that allegedly depict students at Woodbine Elementary School.

The evidence reportedly includes recordings made in school bathrooms and during children's nap time.

Some of the alleged victims were just 4 and 5 years old.

Stebbins has not been convicted of the offenses and is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

Electronic Evidence Leads to Additional Charges

The Cape May County Prosecutor's Office announced the additional charges October 30 following a months-long investigation involving authorities in two counties.

The charges include:

• 29 counts of manufacturing child sexual abuse material, first-degree offenses.

• Five counts of aggravated sexual assault, first-degree offenses.

• 13 counts of sexual assault by sexual contact, second-degree offenses.

• 14 counts of endangering the welfare of a child, second-degree offenses.

According to court documents reported by BreakingAC, investigators received results from forensic examinations of Stebbins' cellphone, computer tower and internal hard drives on April 20 and May 8.

The examinations allegedly uncovered numerous photographs and videos involving Woodbine Elementary School students.

Investigators allege that Stebbins recorded children in bathrooms and committed sexual assaults in school bathrooms and during nap periods.

The newly filed charges involve multiple cases and alleged victims.

During Monday's initial court appearance, Municipal Judge Carl Tripician spent more than 15 minutes reviewing the charges, which were filed across 12 cases.

Authorities have not publicly identified the children involved.

Investigation Began With Allegations in Somers Point

Stebbins was initially arrested March 29, 2026, following an investigation by the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office and Somers Point Police Department.

That investigation began after allegations surfaced that he had sexually abused children over a period of years.

Authorities subsequently identified four alleged victims who are siblings and members of Stebbins' extended family.

The alleged abuse reportedly began when some of the children were approximately 5 or 6 years old.

The investigation expanded after authorities examined electronic evidence and identified possible offenses involving students at Woodbine Elementary School.

In April, Atlantic County authorities notified the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office that their investigation had uncovered evidence suggesting additional crimes in Cape May County.

The two prosecutor's offices and Somers Point police subsequently worked together on the expanded investigation.

At the time of Stebbins' initial arrest, Atlantic County Prosecutor William Reynolds expressed concern that there could be additional victims because of the defendant's access to children through his employment.

The newly announced charges involve alleged conduct at the school where Stebbins worked.

Former Aide Had Received School Recognition

Stebbins worked as a teacher's aide at Woodbine Elementary School beginning in February 2022 and remained employed there until his arrest in March 2026.

He worked with pre-kindergarten students.

According to previous reporting, Stebbins had been recognized as the school's Paraprofessional of the Year for the 2024–25 academic year.

The recognition adds another troubling dimension to the allegations, particularly because investigators now allege that misconduct occurred inside the school during ordinary classroom activities.

Woodbine School District Superintendent Adrienne Breitinger previously informed families that the district moved to replace Stebbins immediately after his March arrest.

“The safety and well-being of our students remain our highest priority,” Breitinger wrote in a letter to families, according to published reports.

The district has not publicly provided a detailed explanation of how the alleged conduct could have occurred during school hours without being detected.

It also remains unclear what supervision procedures were in place for teacher's aides assisting preschool students, including policies governing bathroom visits and nap periods.

There is no publicly established evidence that school administrators knew of the alleged abuse before Stebbins' arrest.

However, the allegations raise questions about the safeguards intended to protect young children in educational settings.

Questions About School Oversight Remain

The expanding investigation leaves several significant questions unanswered.

Among them are how many students may have been affected, whether the alleged conduct occurred over an extended period, and what procedures governed supervision of preschool children.

It is also unclear whether investigators have identified every child depicted in the recovered material.

The district's response to the allegations, including any changes to employee screening, supervision or student safety procedures, could become an important part of the ongoing story.

The allegations have not resulted in any publicly announced criminal charges against school administrators or other district employees.

Prosecutor: Protecting Children Is a Priority

Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland emphasized the seriousness of the allegations when announcing the additional charges.

“Children are among our most vulnerable population and we have a responsibility to protect their safety and well-being,” Sutherland said.

“Anyone who harms a child will be held accountable through our justice system.”

The Cape May County Prosecutor's Office has said the investigation remains ongoing.

Stebbins remains incarcerated at the Atlantic County Justice Facility while the criminal proceedings continue.

First-degree crimes in New Jersey generally carry potential prison sentences of 10 to 20 years, while second-degree crimes generally carry sentences of five to 10 years.

The actual penalties in this case would depend on the charges resulting in convictions and any sentences imposed by the court.

Anyone with information relevant to the investigation is encouraged to contact the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office Special Victims Unit at 609-465-1135.

Anonymous information can also be submitted through the prosecutor's office.

All charges are allegations, and Stebbins is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

This is a developing story.