6HACKENSACK, NJ – A Hackensack man has been arrested following a joint investigation that led to charges of sexual assault and child endangerment involving a juvenile, authorities said Friday.

Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 46-year-old Jorge E. Mejia after investigators connected incidents that occurred in both Garfield and Hackensack.

Officials say the investigation began Thursday after Garfield Police contacted the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit regarding an alleged assault reported earlier that day.

Key Points

46-year-old Jorge E. Mejia of Hackensack charged with sexual assault and child endangerment

Investigation began after Garfield Police reported alleged assault on a juvenile

Mejia held in Bergen County Jail pending court

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