Clifton, NJ cop indicted for alleged sex offenses against child – New Jersey 101.5 FM
CLIFTON — A city police officer has been indicted on multiple counts of sexual offenses against a child, the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office announced on Friday.
Clifton resident Frank Castro-Ramirez, 40, was indicted on two counts of first-degree aggravated sexual assault, two counts of second-degree sexual assault, two counts of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child, and two counts of third-degree aggravated criminal sexual contact, the prosecutor’s office said.
Beyond prison time, Castro-Ramirez is subject to parole supervision for life and Megan’s Law registration requirements.
According to the prosecutor’s office, the alleged sexual offenses took place at a residence in Clifton.
Contact reporter Dino Flammia at dino.flammia@townsquaremedia.com.
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