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Authorities: Middlesex County Man, 63, Lured Pre-Teenagers, Solicited Sex Authorities: Middlesex County Man, 63, Lured Pre-Teenagers, Solicited Sex
Authorities: Middlesex County Man, 63, Lured Pre-Teenagers, Solicited Sex A 63-year-old man from Highland Park was arrested after attempting to lure two pre-teen girls and asking them to have sex, authorities said. Genaro Gutierrez was charged on Thursday with two counts -- one for each juvenile -- of promoting prostitution, luring and endangering the welfare of a child, Middlesex County Acting Prosecutor Christopher L.C. Kuberiet and Highland Park Police Chief Rick Abrams said in a statement. Gutierrez is accused of approaching two girls, ages 11 and 12, and propositioning both of them, according to the statement. The incident occurred about …

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by Jon Craig
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Homeless Fugitive Arrested In South Jersey Child Luring Incident Homeless Fugitive Arrested In South Jersey Child Luring Incident
Homeless Fugitive Arrested In South Jersey Child Luring Incident Stafford police have re-arrested a fugitive wanted for sexually assaulting an underage girl after contacting her via a social media app.  Authorities found the suspect, Charles E. Torrence, 50, in a Philadelphia homeless shelter on Saturday, according to the Burlington County Prosecutor's office.  Torrence was indicted on several charges, including sexual assault, two counts of luring or enticing a child and four counts of child endangerment.  Stafford police initially arrested Torrence in June 2019 for sexually assaulting the girl he met on messaging app Kik, according to o…

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by Jon Craig
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NJ State Police Rescue Girl, 14, Forced Into Prostitution At Atlantic City Casino NJ State Police Rescue Girl, 14, Forced Into Prostitution At Atlantic City Casino
NJ State Police Rescue Girl, 14, Forced Into Prostitution At Atlantic City Casino New Jersey State Police rescued a 14-year-old girl who they said was forced into prostitution at an Atlantic City casino hotel. They also arrested the accused human traffickers, as well as a retired state correction officer who they said paid to have sex with the victim at his home. Kurt C. Young, 52, of South Dennis Township was seized Tuesday and charged with sexual assault of a minor and engaging in prostitution with a minor, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said Thursday. Two weeks ago, State Police arrested Tiffany N. Davis, 39, of Egg Harbor Township, and charged her with first-deg…

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by Jerry DeMarco