Man Sexually Assaulted Sleeping Woman In Morris Twp: Prosecutor

MORRIS TWP, NJ — A Morris Township man was arrested after he sexually assaulted a sleeping woman in his home, Morris County Prosecutor Fredrick M. Knapp said.

Luis M. Sanango-Lazo, age 29, of Morris Plains, is accused of sexually assaulting a female friend in his home, Knapp said. Knapp did not say when the alleged assault took place.

The adult woman fell asleep in Sanango-Lazo's home, Knapp said, and when she woke up felt vaginal discomfort. She went to Morristown Medical Center, and underwent an examination by a forensic nurse examiner.

"Thereafter, scientific evidence was obtained that led to the filing of the criminal charges against this defendant," Knapp said.

Sanango-Lazo was charged with aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual contact, and criminal sexual contact. He is currently being held at the Morris County Correctional Facility.

Anyone with information is asked to call Sgt. Marshall Wang of the Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor's Office at 973-285- 6200 or Det. Ryan McKay of the Morris Plains Police Department at 973-538- 2284.

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