Man Wanted For Failing To Register As Sex Offender In Somerset County

SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — Juan Marales was named Somerset County Prosecutor's Office(SCPO) Fugitive of the Month for October.

Marales is wanted by the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office for second=degree burglary, two counts of third-degree failure to register as a sex offender, second-degree endangering - abuse/neglect of a child, and third-degree aggravated assault on a CO/SO which occurred between January to October 2022.

A warrant has been issued for his arrest.

The SCPO released the following information on Marales:

• Date of birth: 01/10/1982
• Height: 5'7
• Weight: 160
• Hair: Brown
• Eyes: Brown
• Tattoos: Chest, both arms, back, both legs
• Last known address: Edison, Raritan, and Bronx, NY

Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of this individual should contact the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Fugitive Unit.

Residents are asked not to any police-action themselves other than to contact the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Fugitive Unit at 908-231-7100 or via the STOPit app. The STOPit app allows citizens to provide anonymous reports including videos and photos. STOPit can be downloaded to your smart phone for free at the Google Play Store or Apple App Store, access code: SOMERSETNJ.

Information can also be provided through the Somerset County Crime Stoppers’ Tip Line at 1-888-577-TIPS (8477).

All anonymous STOPit reports and Crime Stopper tips will be kept confidential.

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