Cherry Hill police responded to the hotel for the report of a sex crime. As a result of the investigation, the police department charged Gary Busey, 78, of Malibu, California, with two counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual contact, one count of criminal attempt/criminal sexual contact and one count of harassment .
CNN has reached out to Busey’s representatives for comment. It was not immediately known if Busey had an attorney representing him in the matter.
Police did not identify him as the actor, but his age and hometown match the actor’s. Additionally, Busey was one of the attendees at the Monster Mania Convention event.
Busey is best known for his portrayal of Buddy Holly in the 1978 film “The Buddy Holly Story,” for which he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, police said, and anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Cherry Hill Police Department at 856-432-8834.