Woodbridge Man, 64, Arrested for Soliciting Sex with 14-Year-Old, Financial Exchange Involved
Woodbridge Resident Arrested for Attempting to Lure Underage Girl
FREEHOLD – On Thursday, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced the arrest of Martin Klose, a 64-year-old man from Woodbridge. Klose has been charged with second-degree Luring, second-degree Sexual Assault, and third-degree Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child. The arrest came as a result of an investigation conducted by the MCPO Special Victims Bureau and High Tech Bureau, which revealed that Klose had tried to arrange a sexual encounter with a person he believed to be a 14-year-old girl through online means. Fortunately, Klose was apprehended without incident earlier this week.
Law enforcement officials are now seeking additional information regarding Klose’s activities. If you have any information that may be relevant to this case, please contact Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Anthony Lacher at 800-533-7443.
For those individuals who wish to remain anonymous, there is an alternative option to provide information about a crime. Monmouth County Crime Stoppers offers a confidential telephone tip-line at 1-800-671-4400, a free mobile app called P3 Tips available on iOS and Android, or you can visit their website at www.monmouthcountycrimestoppers.com.
It should be noted that individuals convicted on charges of this nature typically face sentences of up to 10 years in state prison. Furthermore, they are subject to the provisions of Megan’s Law registration and Parole Supervision for Life. Assistant Prosecutor Joseph Competello has been assigned to this case for future legal proceedings.
Despite the charges brought against Klose, it is important to remember that every defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. This standard is guaranteed by both the U.S. Constitution and state law.
In conclusion, the arrest of Martin Klose serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to protect vulnerable individuals, particularly minors, from potential predators.
