Union City Man Made Sexual Contact With 6-Year-Old: Prosecutor

A 48-year-old Union City man was arrested and charged on Wednesday, Nov. 6 with making sexual contact with a 6-year-ol girl earlier this year, authorities said.

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Sam Barron

11/07/2024 12:41 p.m.

Edgar Fernando-Gomez made sexual contact with the girl in May at a residence in Jersey City, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. The victim was known to Fernando-Gomez, authorities said. Fernando-Gomez was charged with sexual contact and endangering the welfare of a child, Suarez said.

He was arrested at his residence and transported to the Hudson County Correctional Facility pending his first court appearance, Suarez said.

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