Cops: New Brunswick, NJ, pastor sexually assaulted a minor

NEW BRUNSWICK — A 61-year-old pastor has been arrested on charges of sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child, according to the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office.

An investigation launched on Wednesday, into allegations involving Roby Cruz-Hernandez, a Somerset resident and a pastor at Iglesia Pentecostal El Mesias on Throop Ave. in New Brunswick.

It's alleged Cruz-Hernandez sexually assaulted a juvenile victim.

Cruz-Hernandez was arrested at his home, police say, and charged with the second-degree and third-degree crimes.

New Jersey 101.5 was not immediately aware of attorney information for Cruz-Hernandez.

Anyone with information related to Cruz-Hernandez or this case is asked to call MCPO Detective Daniela Castro at 732-745-3652, or New Brunswick Police Detective William Coleman at 732-745-5222.

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