Cape May County, NJ, Man Charged With Sexual Assault of Minor

A Cape May County man has been arrested in connection with the sexual assault of a minor.

34-year-old Rayvon Knight of the Villas, Lower Township, is facing charges of second-degree sexual assault and second-degree endangering the welfare of a child.

Report Leads to Investigation and Arrest

The Cape May County Prosecutor's Office says on June 30th, Lower Township Police received a report of a possible sexual assault of a minor. Following an investigation, Knight was arrested.

At last report, Knight was being held at the Cape May County Correctional Center pending further court proceedings.

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Those convicted of a second-degree crime in New Jersey could potentially be sent to state prison for up to ten years.

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Prosecutor Seeks Additional Information

Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland urges anyone with additional information regarding this case to contact his office by calling (609) 465-1135.

The public is reminded that charges are accusations and all persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.