BREAKING: Zanesville, Ohio Man Charged With Sex Crimes

44-YEAR-OLD OHIO MAN CHARGED WITH THE ALLEGED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A 6-YEAR-OLD CHILD

     " Michael Eaton Has Been Charged With Sexually Assaulting A Child Under His Care Back In 2019 & 2021 in Franklin Township, New Jersey."

Monday, August 21, 2023, 10:05 A.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

BELVIDERE, NJ.- Warren County Prosecutor James L. Pfeiffer reported that following an investigation into the 2019 and 2021 Sexual Assaults of a Child that occurred in Franklin Township, Warren County, New Jersey. Michael Eaton, 44, of Zanesville, Ohio has been Arrested and Charged in connection with the Assaults.

     It has been alleged that in 2019 and 2021, Mr. Eaton engaged in Acts of Sexual Penetration and Contact while the Child was between the Ages of Five and Six. At the time of the alleged assaults, Mr. Eaton had a legal duty of care for the Child. 

     Accordingly, Mr. Eaton was Charged with First Degree Aggravated Sexual Assault; Second Degree Sexual Assault; and Second Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Mr. Eaton was Taken into Custody in Zanesville, Ohio, and was Lodged in The Zanesville County Jail pending Extradition back to New Jersey.

     If Convicted on The Charges, Mr. Eaton will be Subject to a Term of Life in New Jersey State Prison, pursuant to The Jessica Lunsford Act.

" 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, WARREN: