FRANKLIN, NJ — A man wanted on multiple charges, including sexual assault of a child was named the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office(SCPO) Fugitive of the Month for November.
Benjamin F. Monterroso-Morales is wanted by the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office for failure to appear on one count of second-degree endangering - sexual conduct with a child by a caretaker, one count of second-degree sexual assault by contact of a victim under the age of 13, and the defendant is at least four years older than the victim, all of which happened in April 2023 in Warren Township.
A warrant has been issued for his arrest.
The SCPO released the following information on Monterroso-Morales:
Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of this individual should contact the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office Fugitive Unit. You SHOULD NOT take any police-action yourself other than to contact the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office Fugitive Unit at 908-231-7100 or via the OPS Tips.
Information can also be provided through the Somerset County Tip Line at 1-888-577-TIPS (8477) or SCPO.TIPS. All anonymous STOPit reports and tips will be kept confidential.
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