43-YEAR-OLD RIDE-SHARE DRIVER CONVICTED FOR SEXUALLY ASSAULTING A 16-YEAR-OLD GIRL
" Julio Mejia Of Wharton, New Jersey Convicted On Charges For The 2019 Sexual Assault Of A 16-Year-Old Prospect Park Girl."
Saturday, September 23, 2023, 9:21 A.M. ET. By Jennifer Hodges: Englebrook Independent News,
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PATERSON, NJ.- Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes reported that on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, a Jury sitting in Passaic County, New Jersey returned Guilty Verdicts against a 43-Year-Old Wharton, New Jersey man for The Sexual Assault of a 16-Year-Old Prospect Park, New Jersey Girl back in 2019.
On November 19, 2023, The Prospect Police Department received a report that a Minor Girl had been Sexually Assaulted by a Ride-Share Driver, who was later identified as Julio Mejia, 43, of Wharton, New Jersey.
An investigation was initiated by Members of The Passaic County Prosecutor's Office and The Prospect Park Police Department. During the course of the investigation, Detectives collected Evidence and interviewed Multiple Witnesses, including the Minor Girl. The Child disclosed that Mr. Mejia and the Child had Sexual Intercourse after she took a Lyft Ride on August 30, 2019, and after that, the two continued to talk via Text Message over the next several weeks. They later had Sexual Intercourse for a Second Time. At the time of his Arrest, Mr. Mejia was an Active Member of The United States Military.
Following a Trial in Passaic County State Superior Court, a Jury Convicted Mr. Mejia on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, on The Charges of Second Degree Sexual Assault; Fourth Degree Criminal Sexual Contact; Third Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child; and Second Degree Luring or Enticing a Child.
On Wednesday, following the Conviction, Mr. Mejia was remanded to The Passaic County Jail to await Sentencing. The Honorable Joseph A. Portelli has Scheduled Sentencing for February 9, 2023, at which time Mr. Mejia will face a Sentence of Ten Years in New Jersey State Prison.
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