Newark, NJ – A 36-year-old Newark woman was arrested last week on charges including prostitution and endangering the welfare of a child, according to Essex County booking records.
Records show Natalia Martinezgutierrez, 36, was taken into custody on July 31.
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Charges listed in booking records
According to the booking records, Martinezgutierrez has been charged with offering sexual activity in exchange for economic benefit, commonly charged under New Jersey‘s prostitution statute.
She is also charged with endangering the welfare of a child through alleged abuse or neglect.
The booking records do not provide additional details regarding the circumstances of the arrest or the allegations underlying the charges.
Criminal charges are accusations. All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
