BOONTON — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Chief David Mayhood of the Town of Boonton Police Department announce the arrest of Johnathan Lozada, 21, of Boonton, on charges of Sexual Assault in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:14-2(c)4, a crime of the second degree, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4(a)1, a crime of the third degree and Unlawful Wearing of a Uniform, in violation of N.J.S.A. 38A:14-5, a crime of the fourth degree.
On June 12, a 14 year old girl reported to law enforcement that she had engaged in sexual intercourse with Mr. Lozada while at his home in Boonton. The victim also stated that Mr. Lozada represented himself to be a member of the United States Marine Corps and wore what appeared to be authentic military insignia, specifically dog tags, and a United States Marine Corps tattoo. The victim alleged that Mr. Lozada convinced her to engage in sexual acts by telling her that he was deploying with the military within days.
During the investigation, law enforcement determined that Mr. Lozada was not and had never been enlisted in the United States Marine Corps.
The Honorable James DeMarzo, J.S.C. set bail at $75,000 no 10% with conditions of a Nicole’s Law Restraining Order and no contact with children under the age of 18.
Prosecutor Knapp would like to thank the Town of Boonton Police Department, specifically, Detective Karl Mangino, and Det. Janet Thai of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit.
A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office at (973) 285-6200 or the Town of Boonton Police Department, (973) 402-9371.
