1Trenton, NJ – A Sussex County man has been convicted of attempting to sexually assault someone he believed was a 14-year-old after being caught in an undercover sting operation.

Larry M. Noel, 49, of Stanhope, was found guilty of luring, attempted sexual assault, and attempted endangering the welfare of a child following a trial in Bergen County Superior Court before Judge Christopher R. Kazlau.

Authorities said Noel arranged to meet with a person he believed to be a minor after explicit online communications, but the individual was actually an undercover officer.

Attorney General announces conviction

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced the conviction, crediting the coordinated efforts of the Division of Criminal Justice, the New Jersey State Police, and local law enforceme

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