Man Sentenced For Sexually Assaulting Woman At Gunpoint: Police

A Burlington County man has been sentenced to 25 years in New Jersey State Prison for breaking into a woman’s home and sexually assaulting her at gunpoint, Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced.

Lawrence Pippins, 27, of Pemberton, previously pleaded guilty to first-degree aggravated sexual assault and first-degree kidnapping. He must serve 21 years of his sentence before becoming eligible for parole.

Pippins admitted that he broke into a home on Ursinus Court in the University Park apartments in Pemberton through a window at about 2:45 a.m. on June 15. He then sexually assaulted the victim at gunpoint and robbed her of money before leaving the apartment, authorities said.

Investigators began canvassing the neighborhood a few hours later and the victim's apartment was processed for evidence by the Prosecutor's Office Crime Scene Unit. As a result of the investigation, police identified Pippins as a suspect, and police obtained warrants to search his house. He was arrested following the execution of the search warrants.

“This type of crime strikes immense fear in the public psyche,” Coffina said. “The victim in this case demonstrated tremendous courage, and her ability to recall details greatly assisted investigators in making a quick arrest and removing a dangerous threat from society.”

The attached image of Lawrence Pippins was provided by the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office