Former Roselle Assemblyman Reginald Atkins Arrested Assault Harassment Charges

ROSELLE, NJ — Reginald W. Atkins, a former New Jersey Assemblyman and longtime Roselle community leader, has been arrested and is facing multiple charges including simple assault and harassment, according to records from the Essex County Department of Corrections.

Atkins, 58, was booked into the Essex County Correctional Facility on Monday, October 12. According to county records, he faces three charges: simple assault involving bodily injury, simple assault involving the threat of serious bodily injury by physical menace, and harassment involving offensive touching or threats.

The Essex County Department of Corrections records also reference a detainer associated with Union County. Specific details regarding where the alleged incident occurred and the circumstances surrounding the arrest have not yet been made public.

Atkins is a longtime community leader in Roselle who held several positions in borough government and served in the New Jersey General Assembly, representing the 20th Legislative District and surrounding communities.

The charges are allegations. Atkins is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

TAPinto Roselle is following this developing story and will provide updates as additional information becomes available. Union County Life will continue to monitor this case as it develops.

FAQ:

Q: Who is Reginald W. Atkins?
A: Atkins is a 58-year-old longtime Roselle community leader and former New Jersey Assemblyman who represented the 20th Legislative District. He previously held several positions in borough government and local public service.

Q: What are the specific charges?
A: Atkins faces three charges: simple assault involving bodily injury, simple assault involving the threat of serious bodily injury by physical menace, and harassment involving offensive touching or threats.

Q: When was he arrested?
A: Atkins was booked into the Essex County Correctional Facility on Monday, October 12, 2026.

Q: What are the circumstances of the arrest?
A: Specific details regarding where the alleged incident occurred and the circumstances surrounding the arrest have not yet been made public.

Q: Is there a Union County connection?
A: Yes. The Essex County Department of Corrections records reference a detainer associated with Union County.

Q: What does “presumed innocent” mean?
A: The charges are allegations. Atkins is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Q: Will there be more information?
A: Yes. This is a developing story. Additional details are expected to become available as the case progresses.

NEWSLETTER BLURB:
Former New Jersey Assemblyman Reginald W. Atkins of Roselle has been arrested and is facing charges of simple assault and harassment. The 58-year-old was booked into Essex County Correctional Facility on October 12. The case is developing.