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East Orange Man Accused of Sexual Assault in Rutherford

East Orange Rutherford

Bergen County Prosecutor Gurbir S. Grewal announced the arrest of Rubadau Alverna, 32, of East Orange, on a charge of sexual assault.

According to authorities, on May 31, 2017, the Rutherford Police Department was contacted by a female victim who reported that she was sexually assaulted by Alverna.

The Rutherford Police Department contacted the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and arrangements were made to interview the victim.

As a result of the investigation, Alverna was arrested on Tuesday in Rutherford and charged with one count of Sexual Assault, N.J.S.A. 2C:14-2c(1), a 2rd degree crime.

Alverna processed and lodged in the Bergen County Jail pending a first appearance in the Bergen County Central Judicial Court on June 7, 2017 at 9 a.m.

Prosecutor Grewal states that this charge is merely an accusation and that the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, and would also like to thank the Rutherford Police Department for their assistance in this investigation.

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