Marlboro man charged with attempted sexual assault after internet chats with undercover officer
A Marlboro man was charged with attempted sexual assault with a 14-year old after the man allegedly engaged in internet chats with a girl who he believed was 14-years-old but who turned out to be an undercover police officer. These internet chats led to an arranged meeting with the fabricated 14-year-old for the purpose of engaging in sexual activity. When the defendant arrived at the scene of the meeting place, he was placed under arrest and charged. The defendant is charged with one count of second degree attempted sexual assault, second degree child luring, and third degree attempted endangering the welfare of a child. The defendant is being held at the Monmouth County Jail in Freehold, New Jersey on $100,000.00 bail. This arrest followed a joint investigation by the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office and the Keyport Police Department. For additional information, see the Asbury Park Press article.
This defendant is facing significant jail time based on these charges as well as registration requirements under Megan's Law. For a second degree offense, the prison term is 5-10 years for each count and there is a presumption of incarceration. Further, for a third degree offense, the prison term is 3-5 years.
