A North Bergen man has been charged with human trafficking after authorities looked into an alleged sexual assault of a teenage girl, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
Henry Sunun Sutuj, 24, of North Bergen, is charged with human trafficking, two counts of promoting child prostitution, engaging in prostitution with a minor, four counts of endangering the welfare of a child, sexual assault, and criminal sexual contact, Suarez said in a statement.
He was arrested at his residence in North Bergen on Friday, April 26th, with assistance by the North Bergen Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Service New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force.
On Saturday, April 20th, the West New York Police Department was notified of a sexual assault involving a 13-year-old girl. During the investigation, it was determined the juvenile victim recently met the defendant at a park in North Bergen.
The day prior, Sutuj offered the juvenile money in exchange for sexual acts and arranged transportation for the juvenile to meet him at a North Bergen motel where he sexually assaulted her.
Suarez credited the Special Victims Unit and West New York Police Department with the investigation and arrest, with assistance from the North Bergen Police and the United States Marshals Service New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force.
Anyone wishing to report a sex crime should call the HCPO SVU at 201- 915-1234.
