Man charged with sexual assault and aggravated assault: Passaic County prosecutor

A 38-year-old man was accused of physically and sexually assaulting a woman last June, officials said.

June 20, 2024, 10:11 a.m. EDT | Updated June 20, 2024, 10:22 a.m. EDT

PATERSON, NJ – Authorities have charged a man with aggravated assault and sexual assault after he was found responsible for an attack on a woman last year.

The victim stated that the perpetrator assaulted her both physically and sexually in the area of ​​10th Avenue and East 26th Street on June 16, 2023. According to a statement from Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes’ office, she reported it to officers the following day.

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An investigation has been launched and officials said they have identified 38-year-old Keshawn Harley of Paterson as the suspect.

On Sunday morning, exactly one year later, prosecutors arrested Harley in the area of ​​Park Avenue and East 22nd Street in Paterson. He is charged with second-degree sexual assault, third-degree aggravated assault and simple assault (a public disorderly conduct charge), prosecutors said.

Officials have filed a motion to keep Harley in jail pending trial. A judge will hear the motion during a detention hearing scheduled for June 25.

The Passaic County District Attorney’s Office is asking anyone with additional information about this incident or any other incidents in which Harley may be involved to call the tip line at 1-877-370-PCPO.