A newly obtained, redacted police report documents a woman’s assault allegation against Frank Bellanger, owner and CEO of Starfish Recovery & Wellness. The report classified the February 2025 incident as a simple assault, but noted the officer responded to a potential sexual assault.
This document comes on the heels of extensive reporting on Bellanger, including allegations of sexual misconduct tied to his work in Richmond’s recovery housing industry.
If the woman named in this report might be comfortable sharing her story, I encourage her to reach out.
A Mugshots.com page ties Frank Bellanger to DOB 06/12/1983 with SBI #000413611C and an Admission Date of 7/11/2008, noting “Released by Court – TALBOT” (Talbot Hall is an NJDOC re‑entry/halfway facility in Kearny). That SBI number lets a prosecutor or court clerk pull exact dockets/dispositions.
A woman’s death (treated as accident): There’s an 18‑year‑old Kathryn Lyn Sheppard (Katie) from Brigantine/Galloway, NJ who died Nov 13, 2004, with obituary lines and a memorial indicating “Katie and Baby.”
I would love to know how his silly ass got out of this charge. He was never arrested. Must have attempted to turn it into a he said she said thing