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Investigations underway into sexual assault in West New York

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WEST NEW YORK, NJ – The Hudson County District Attorney’s Office Special Victims Unit, in cooperation with the West New York Police Department, is currently investigating a reported sexual assault that occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 27, 2024.

According to District Attorney Esther Suarez, the incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. near the intersection of Hudson Avenue and 51st Street. The 40-year-old female victim reported encountering an unknown man who subsequently attacked her and forcibly grabbed her hair before committing the sexual assault.

No arrests have been made at this time and the investigation is ongoing. The Hudson County District Attorney’s Office is asking anyone with information about this incident or other similar crimes to contact the Special Victims Unit at 201-915-1234.

  • Investigations underway into sexual assault in West New York

    WEST NEW YORK, NJ – The Hudson County District Attorney’s Office Special Victims Unit, in cooperation with the West New York Police Department, is currently investigating a reported sexual assault that occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 27, 2024.

    According to District Attorney Esther Suarez, the incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. near the intersection of Hudson Avenue and 51st Street. The 40-year-old female victim reported encountering an unknown man who subsequently attacked her and forcibly grabbed her hair before committing the sexual assault.

    No arrests have been made at this time and the investigation is ongoing. The Hudson County District Attorney’s Office is asking anyone with information about this incident or other similar crimes to contact the Special Victims Unit at 201-915-1234.

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