BREAKING: West Milford, New Jersey Man Charged With Sex Crimes

WEST MILFORD MAN ARRESTED LAST MONDAY AND CHARGED WITH SEXUALLY ASSAULTING A CHILD

     " Michael Alexander Lemus, 32, Was Charged With Multiple Counts Of Sexual Offenses On A Child."

Monday, August 21, 2023, 6:50 A.M. ET. By Jennifer Hodges: Englebrook Independent News,

WEST MILFORD, NJ.- Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes reported that following an investigation into the Alleged Sexual Assault of a Child, a 32-Year-Old West Milford, New Jersey man was Arrested last Monday and Charged with Multiple Sex Crimes Offenses.

     On June 10, 2023, Members of The West Milford Police Department contacted The Passaic County Prosecutor's Office in regards to a Child being Sexually Abused. An investigation was initiated, and after Detectives interviewed the Child and Multiple Witnesses. Detectives determined that Michael Alexander Lemus, 32, of West Milford Sexually Abused the Child in the presence of Two other Children in a Home in West Milford, New Jersey.

     Accordingly, on Monday, August 14, 2023, Mr. Lemus was Taken into Custody without incident and Charged with Two Counts of Second Degree Sexual Assault; One Count of Third Degree Criminal Restraint; Three Counts of Third Degree Fourth Degree Criminal Sexual Contact; and Three Counts of Third Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

     Mr. Lemus was Processed on The Charges and Remanded to The Passaic County Jail. The Passaic County Prosecutor's Office has Filed a Pretrial Detention Motion to have Mr. Lemus Detained Pending the outcome of The Charges Filed Against him.

     If Convicted on all the Charges, Mr. Lemus will face a lengthy Term of Incarceration in New Jersey State Prison. Mr. Lemus upon release from prison will be subject to Parole Supervision for Life and Megan's Law Registration Requirements.

" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, That 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."

FILED UNDER AUGUST 21, 2023: LAW, PASSAIC: