Jefferson Township, NJ — Michael Figueroa, 32, of Jefferson Township, has been sentenced to 23 years in New Jersey State Prison (NJSP) for aggravated sexual assault and other charges. Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Morris County Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Jefferson Township Police Chief Paul Castimore announced the sentencing.
On January 17, 2024, Figueroa pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree aggravated sexual assault, one count of second-degree certain persons not to have weapons, and one count of third-degree possession with intent to distribute controlled dangerous substances (CDS). On May 31, 2024, the Honorable Ralph Amirata, J.S.C., imposed an aggregate sentence of 23 years in NJSP, with 23 years of parole ineligibility, along with Megan’s Law registration and parole supervision for life. The last seven years of the sentence will be served at the Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center.
The case began last year with a narcotics investigation that led to a search warrant for Figueroa’s residence. The search resulted in the seizure of multiple handguns, a pump-action rifle, approximately eleven bricks of suspected heroin, a bag of suspected cocaine, ammunition, and a digital scale. Figueroa was charged on April 19, 2023.
Following his arrest, investigators discovered material depicting the sexual abuse of a child under 13 years of age on Figueroa’s smartphone. It was alleged that the sexual assaults occurred over two years at Figueroa’s residence. Additional child sexual abuse material (CSAM) was also found on his phone, leading to further charges on May 1, 2023.