FRANKLIN TWP., N.J. – Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives John W. Fodor and Franklin Township Public Safety Director Quovella M. Spruill announced the arrests of Khrystian Trahan, age 24 of Cherry Street, Crowley, Louisiana and Domenic Murphy, age 19 of Moncrief Road, Jacksonville, Florida in connection with a robbery that occurred in the late evening hours of Tuesday, July 12, 2021 in Franklin Township.

Prosecutor Robertson stated that on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at approximately 5:41 a.m., Franklin Township Police officers responded to a hotel located on World’s Fair Drive for a 9-1-1 call reporting a robbery. Upon responding, officers located an adult male victim from Franklin Township who stated that he was forced into his hotel room by two individuals that were known to him. Once in the room, one of the individuals placed an object to his head and told him not to move stating that he had a gun.

The two individuals proceeded to steal $450.00 in cash, a Bluetooth speaker and some alcohol before fleeing the area. Detectives from the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit along with detectives from the Franklin Township Police Department responded to the scene to conduct an investigation.

Prosecutor Robertson stated as a result of this investigation, Khrystian Trahan was identified as one of the actors and charged with 1st degree Robbery, 2nd degree Possession of a Handgun for an Unlawful Purpose and 2nd degree Unlawful Possession of a Handgun. Also as a result of this investigation, Domenic Murphy was identified as the second actor and charged with 1st degree Robbery, 2nd degree Possession of a Handgun for an Unlawful Purpose and 2nd degree Unlawful Possession of a Handgun.

On Wednesday, July 21, 2021, Defendant Trahan was apprehended without incident in Tallassee, Alabama by members of the Tallassee Police Department.

On Wednesday, July 21, 2021, Defendant Murphy was apprehended without incident in Montgomery, Alabama by members of the Montgomery Police Department.

On Thursday, July 29, 2021 Defendants Trahan and Murphy were extradited from Alabama to New Jersey and are currently lodged in the Somerset County Jail pending a detention hearing in this matter.

Prosecutor Robertson would like to thank members of the Tallassee, Alabama Police Department and the Montgomery, Alabama Police Department for their assistance in this investigation.

BLOOMINGDALE, NJ – Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes announces that Juan Ixcotoyac-Tiu, age 25, of Bloomingdale, New Jersey has been indicted for Luring and the Sexual Assault against a child.

A Passaic County Grand Jury has returned Indictment No. 21-07-00395-I charging Juan Ixcotoyac-Tiu for sexual offenses against a child that took place in the area of Leary Avenue and Oak Street, in the City of Bloomingdale on May 6, 2021 when the child was 8 years old.

Mr. Juan Ixcotoyac-Tiu was indicted on one count of second-degree Luring, one count of second-degree Sexual Assault, one count of third-degree Criminal Restraint, and one count of third-degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child. The sentencing exposure on second degree Luring is five to ten years in New Jersey State Prison with 85% of the term to be served before parole eligibility pursuant to the No Early Release Act; on second degree Sexual Assault it is five to ten years in New Jersey State Prison with 85% of the term to be served before parole eligibility pursuant to the No Early Release Act; on third-degree Criminal Restraint it is three to five years in New Jersey State Prison; on third degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child it is three to five years in New Jersey State Prison.

If convicted, Mr. Juan Ixcotoyac-Tiu will be subject to Parole Supervision for Life and Megan’s Law registration requirements. Mr. Ixcotoyac-Tiu is currently detained pending the disposition of this case. Mr. Ixcotoyac-Tiu will be scheduled by the Court for arraignment within the next month.

PATERSON, NJ – Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes announces that Joel Cerezo-Sanchez, age 53, of Paterson, New Jersey has been indicted for sexual offenses against a child. A Passaic County Grand Jury has returned Indictment No. 21-07-00394-I charging Joel Cerezo-Sanchez for sexual offenses against a child that took place at a residence in the City of Paterson from August 2018 through November 2020 when the child was between 10 and 12 years old.

Mr. Joel Cerezo-Sanchez was indicted on two counts of first-degree Aggravated Sexual Assault, three counts of second-degree Sexual Assault and one count of third-degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child. The sentencing exposure on first degree Aggravated Sexual Assault where the victim is under the age of thirteen is twenty-five years to life in New Jersey State Prison, subject to a twenty-five year parole disqualifier pursuant to the Jessica Lunsford Act; on second degree Sexual Assault it is five to ten years in New Jersey State Prison with 85% of the term to be served before parole eligibility pursuant to the No Early Release Act; on third degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child it is three to five years in New Jersey State Prison.

If convicted, Mr. Joel Cerezo-Sanchez will be subject to Parole Supervision for Life and Megan’s Law registration requirements. Mr. Cerezo-Sanchez is currently detained pending the disposition of this case. Mr. CerezoSanchez will be scheduled for arraignment within the next month. A criminal indictment is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office asks anyone with additional information about this incident to contact us on our tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or [email protected].