Anti-trans Harassment At Gunnison Beach: Investigation Underway

Christopher Wiggins’ Reporting

Christopher Wiggins is The Advocate’s senior nationwide reporter in Washington, D.C., covering the junction of public policy and politics with LGBTQ+ lives, including The White Residence, U.S. Congress, High Court, and federal firms. He has actually composed several cover story accounts for The Advocate’s print magazine, profiling figures like Delaware Congresswoman Sarah McBride, long time LGBTQ+ ally Vice President Kamala Harris, and ABC Good Morning America Weekend anchor Gio Benitez. Wiggins is devoted to magnifying unimaginable tales, especially as the 2nd Trump management’s plans impact LGBTQ+ (and specifically transgender) civil liberties, and can be reached at christopher.wiggins@equalpride.com or on BlueSky at cwnewser.bsky.social; whistleblowers can safely contact him on Signal at cwdc.98.

Dog Policy at Sandy Hook

According to the National Park Service, animals at Sandy Hook need to stay on chains. Seasonal policies additionally ban canines on ocean-side beaches between March 15 and September 15 to protect nesting shorebirds. Outside that window, beginning September 16, canines are allowed on ocean-facing coastlines. Riley stated her pal’s pet dog was leashed and it was within the permitted season in the area that consists of views of New york city City’s Manhattan sky line in the distance.

Gunnison is recognized as the state’s only nude beach, the lady highlighted that everybody involved was dressed throughout the encounter. She videotaped part of the incident and later on submitted a problem with Entrance National Entertainment Area authorities, who confirmed a record had actually been sent and stated the examination is continuous, NJ.com records. The man’s identity has actually not been released.

Christopher Wiggins is The Supporter’s senior nationwide press reporter in Washington, D.C., covering the junction of public policy and national politics with LGBTQ+ lives, including The White Home, United State Congress, Supreme Court, and government companies. He has actually composed numerous cover story accounts for The Advocate’s print publication, profiling figures like Delaware Congresswoman Sarah McBride, longtime LGBTQ+ ally Vice Head of state Kamala Harris, and ABC Greetings America Weekend anchor Gio Benitez. Wiggins is devoted to enhancing unimaginable stories, particularly as the 2nd Trump management’s policies influence LGBTQ+ (and specifically transgender) legal rights, and can be reached at christopher.wiggins@equalpride.com or on BlueSky at cwnewser.bsky.social; whistleblowers can securely contact him on Signal at cwdc.98.

Harassment Incident Details

New Jacket authorities are examining an instance of reported anti-trans harassment at Gunnison Beach, a clothing-optional stretch of shoreline in Sandy Hook, after a 28-year-old transgender lady claimed a male targeted her with slurs and scare tactics.

She recorded part of the occurrence and later on submitted a grievance with Gateway National Leisure Area cops, who verified a record had been submitted and said the examination is ongoing, NJ.com reports. Wiggins is committed to magnifying unimaginable tales, especially as the 2nd Trump management’s plans effect LGBTQ+ (and especially transgender) civil liberties, and can be gotten to at christopher.wiggins@equalpride.com or on BlueSky at cwnewser.bsky.social; whistleblowers can securely contact him on Signal at cwdc.98.

He has written several cover tale profiles for The Supporter’s print publication, profiling figures like Delaware Congresswoman Sarah McBride, longtime LGBTQ+ ally Vice President Kamala Harris, and ABC Good Early morning America Weekend break anchor Gio Benitez. Wiggins is committed to intensifying untold stories, especially as the 2nd Trump administration’s plans impact LGBTQ+ (and particularly transgender) legal rights, and can be gotten to at christopher.wiggins@equalpride.com or on BlueSky at cwnewser.bsky.social; whistleblowers can safely contact him on Signal at cwdc.98.

The female, who asked The Advocate not to name, told NJ.com that what began as a dispute over her close friend’s leashed pet dog escalated right into harassment. She claimed the man attempted to knock down her hand, whipped his towel at her, and tossed sand several times while calling her a “freak” and using an anti-trans slur. At one point, she remembered, he told her to “take [her] medications.”

Rising Anti-LGBTQ+ Incidents

According to GLAAD’s newest ALERT Desk Record, in between Might 2024 and Might 2025, there were 932 documented anti-LGBTQ+ occurrences nationwide– approximately more than two everyday. Majority of those targeted were nonbinary and transgender individuals. In that very same period, at least 84 people were wounded and 10 were killed in attacks inspired by anti-LGBTQ+, according to the record.