Union City Man Sexually Assaulted 4-Year-Old Boy: Prosecutors

A 35-year-old Union City man was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a 4-year-old boy on Monday, July 31, authorities said.

Members of the U.S. Marshals Service NY/NJ Regional Fugitive Task Force assisted in arresting a man wanted for sexually assaulting a 4-year-old boy.
Photo Credit: *US Marshalls (File Photo)*

Sam Barron

08/01/2023 1:32 p.m.

Jose Romero was arrested by the United States Marshal Service New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said.

Romero is charged with aggravated sexual assault in the first degree and endangering the welfare of a child in the third degree, Suarez said. Romero lived at a home the victim frequented, Suarez said.

Romero was transported to Hudson County Correctional Facility pending his first court appearance, Suarez said.

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