North Bergen Man Faces Charges for Sex Crimes Against Child

A 19-year-old North Bergen resident, Edgar Rompich-Ramos, has been arrested on multiple charges related to sex crimes committed against a juvenile.

The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit apprehended Rompich-Ramos on Friday, February 9, 2024. According to Prosecutor Esther Suarez, the crimes were committed at a residence in North Bergen throughout 2023, involving an 11-year-old female who was known to the defendant.

Rompich-Ramos faces severe charges including Aggravated Sexual Assault, a first-degree crime under N.J.S.A. 2C:14-2a(1); Endangering the Welfare of a Child/Facilitating Child Sex Abuse Material, also a first-degree crime under N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4b(3); and an additional charge of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, which is classified as a third-degree crime under N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4a(1).

The arrest took place at the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office in Secaucus and was executed without any incidents. Following his arrest, Rompich-Ramos has been detained at the Hudson County Correctional Facility. He awaits his first court appearance, with a detention motion filed by the State scheduled for Wednesday, February 14, 2024.

Prosecutor Suarez acknowledged the efforts of the Special Victims Unit in investigating and facilitating the arrest. She also encourages anyone wishing to report a sex crime to contact the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit at 201-915-1234.