Vineland man charged after alleged child luring attempts near middle school
VINELAND, NJ — A 33-year-old man is in custody after police say he tried to lure children into his vehicle while engaging in lewd behavior near a Vineland middle school earlier this week.
According to the Vineland Police Department, officers responded on September 29 to multiple reports of a man attempting to lure children into his vehicle during morning hours as they walked to school. Authorities said the incidents occurred within a few blocks of each other and close to Veteran’s Memorial Middle School.
An investigation revealed at least three initial incidents involving four victims, including two juveniles. Detectives say further investigation uncovered additional possible incidents and victims.
Police identified the suspect as Rogelio Vega, a Vineland resident. Investigators also located the vehicle used during the incidents. Vega was taken into custody following a joint investigation by the department’s Patrol Division, Juvenile Unit, and Detective Bureau.
As a result of the investigation, Vega has been charged with two counts of luring and enticing a juvenile under New Jersey law.
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Key Points
- Vineland Police say a man attempted to lure children walking to school into his vehicle
- The incidents took place near Veteran’s Memorial Middle School and involved multiple victims
- Rogelio Vega, 33, was arrested and charged with two counts of luring and enticing a juvenile