Man Arrested for Rape in North Bergen

by Charlie Dwyer
Handcuffs used during police arrest.

HUDSON COUNTY, NJ – Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit has recently arrested Emil Figueroa-Blanco, 22, in relation to a sexual assault case in North Bergen. The incident occurred on Sunday, June 4, at a Tonnele Avenue motel.

The 22-year-old victim encountered Figueroa-Blanco, a West New York resident, through acquaintances before the assault took place.

Figueroa-Blanco faces one count of Aggravated Sexual Assault, a first-degree crime under N.J.S.A. 2C:14-2a(7). He was apprehended at the Hudson County Correctional Facility, where he was held on unrelated charges. He remains in custody, pending a detention motion.

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Charlie Dwyer
Charlie Dwyer is our New Jersey area news reporter. Dwyer reports on New Jersey news and events at the shore and beyond. Charlie covers New Jersey regional news. Charlie is a freelancer.

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