NEW MILFORD NEW JERSEY MAN CHARGED IN THE ALLEGED PHYSICAL AND SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A WOMAN KNOWN TO HIM
" Matthew Harries Of New Milford Charged With Sexual Assault, Aggravated Assault, & Terroristic Threats In Wednesday, September 22, 2021 Attack."
September 24, 2021 By John Elberger Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,
NEW MILFORD, NJ.- On Friday, September 24, 2021 Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of Matthew Harries, 29, of New Milford, New Jersey on Sexual Assault and other Assault Charges. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and The New Milford Police Department under the direction of Chief Brian Clancy.
On Wednesday, September 22, 2021, The New Milford Police reported to The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office that they received information that Mr. Harries Sexually and Physically Assaulted a woman with whom he was familiar.
An investigation by The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit and The New Milford Police Department revealed that Mr. Harries held the woman against her will then Physically and Sexually Assaulted her. He also threatened to kill her, but she was able to escape from Mr. Harries.
As a result of the investigation, Matthew Harries was Arrested and Charged by The New Milford Police Department with One Count of Second Degree Sexual Assault; One Count of Second Degree Aggravated Assault; One Count of Third Degree Criminal Restraint; One Count of Third Degree Terroristic Threats; and The Disorderly Persons Offense of Simple Assault.
Mr. Harries was processed on the Charges and remanded to The Bergen County Jail pending his first appearance in Central Judicial Processing Court in Hackensack, New Jersey.
" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, Which States: The Charges Outlined In This Publication Are Merely Accusations And The Defendant And Or Defendants Are Presumed Innocent Unless And Until Proven Guilty Beyond Reasonable Doubt."
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