The family of a child who was allegedly molested at a Boy Scout Camp in Bergen County is accusing the Boy Scouts of America and its associated camp of negligence, according to a complaint filed July 1. On July 4, 2025, a minor was invited to attend the Boy Scouts of America’s campsite in Alpine Township, the lawsuit says. The suit highlights that the minor was under direct supervision of the Boy Scouts of America, and that it was the organization’s direct responsibility to keep her safe while she visited the campsite. During the minor’s visit, the...

Jason L. Endress, 44, was arrested July 25, 2023 and had a preliminary hearing Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023 in Ogle County court, where he is charged with criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse. The Ogle County Sheriff’s Department received a call June 23 from Emily Cross, chief operating officer of the Blackhawk Area Council, who said the organization’s hotline received a call with the allegations, Lt. Brian Ketter testified. Ketter said the boy, who is now 25, told him he and Endress “touched each other” while in the chapel at Camp Lowden. According to court documents,...