Elizabeth Man Who Raped Minor Captured After 18 Years In Florida: Prosecutor

An Elizabeth man on the lamb for 18 years for sexually assaulting a minor was arrested in Florida on Tuesday, April 9, authorities said.

An Elizabeth man was busted after being on the lamb for 18 years.
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Sam Barron

04/17/2024 8:56 a.m.

Hellarion Meneses was busted in Kissimmee, Fla. after he sexually assaulted a minor under the age of 13 between 2004 and 2006, Union County

Prosecutor William A. Daniel, Elizabeth Police Director Earl Graves, and Elizabeth Police Chief Giacomo Sacca said.

Meneses had fled Union County after being charged with aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child, authorities said. He was arrested by the Osceola County Sherriff's Office and is in custody, awaiting extradition, authorities said.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Union County Special Victims Unit Lieutenant Janet Lopez at 908-347-8491 or Detective Jorge Rios at 908-403-0044.

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