Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes announces that Muniru Owe, 71, of Paterson, has been indicted on multiple counts for sexual offenses against two children.
According to officials, a Passaic County Grand Jury has returned Indictment No. 21-06-00250-I charging Mr. Owe for sexual offenses against two children that took place at a residence in Haledon from June 2000 through June 2009.
Officials said that Mr. Owe was indicted on one count of second-degree Sexual Assault, one count of second-degree Attempted Sexual Assault, two counts of second-degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child and one count of fourth-degree Criminal Sexual Contact.
Mr. Owe is currently on pre-trial release pending the disposition of this case. Mr. Owe is scheduled for arraignment on July 13 before the Honorable Imre Karaszegi, Jr., J.S.C. A criminal indictment is merely an accusation.
The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office asks anyone with additional information about this incident to contact them on their tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org.