Man Arrested for Repeated Rapes of Young Child in Jersey City

Man Arrested for Repeated Rapes of Young Child in Jersey City
Police Handcuffs- File Photo - Arrest

Jersey City, NJ – Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez has announced the arrest of 28-year-old Nestor Moreno for alleged sex crimes involving a juvenile. The Special Victims Unit of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office apprehended Moreno on Thursday, January 25.

The incidents, involving a 9-year-old girl, reportedly occurred multiple times in 2019 in Jersey City. The victim and Moreno are known to each other. Moreno, a resident of Jersey City, faces charges of Sexual Assault by Contact, a second-degree crime under N.J.S.A. 2C:14-2b, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a third-degree crime under N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4a(1).

Following his arrest at the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office in Secaucus, Moreno was transported to the Hudson County Correctional Facility. He awaits his initial court appearance.

In light of these charges, the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office underscores the importance of reporting sex crimes. Individuals with information or reports are encouraged to contact the Special Victims Unit at 201-915-1234.