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South Jersey Man Thought He Was Chatting With Teenage Girl: Prosecutor

A Burlington County man has been arrested and charged with seeking a sexual encounter with an underage girl, authorities said.

Hazleton Newman

Hazleton Newman

Photo Credit: Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office

Hazleton Newman, 31, of Chatsworth, was charged with luring, child endangerment and attempted sexual assault on a minor, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago.

An investigation revealed that Newman was attempting to set up a sexual encounter with who he believed to be a 14-year-old girl via electronic platforms and other forms of communication, Santiago said.

Newman remains detained in the Monmouth County Correctional Institution.

Anyone with information can contact Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Anthony Lacher at 800-533-7443.

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