Luis A. Joaquin-Nunez, 60, of Mullica Hill, pled guilty Thursday to first-degree sexual assault of a minor before the Honorable Renard L. Scott, Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns announced.
According to documents filed in this case and statements made in open court: On April 12, 2023, A minor victim reported Joaquin-Nunez had sexually assaulted them at a Mullica Hill residence. He was charged with six counts including first degree sexual aggravated sexual assault of a minor, second-degree sexual assault of a minor, and third-degree endangering the welfare of a child.
According to the plea deal, Joaquin-Nunez will be sentenced to 15 years in state prison with no possibility of parole. Upon release he will be subject to lifetime parole supervision, must register as a sex offender under Megan’s Law, and must have no contact with the victim.
Joaquin-Nunez’s sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 9, 2026.
The State was represented by Assistant Prosecutor Kernie Desir.
Prosecutor Johns thanked the GCPO Special Victim’s and Crime Scene Investigation Units and the Harrison Township Police Department for their assistance in the investigation.
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Defense Counsel: John J. Zarych, Esq.