MANCHESTER – A Township man has been arrested and charged for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman two years ago, officials said.
Michael Trimarchi, 55, of Manchester, was charged with Sexual Assault and Criminal Sexual Contact in connection with an incident that occurred in Manchester Township on August 10, 2022.
On September 6, the victim contacted the Manchester Township Police Department to report that she was sexually assaulted by Trimarchi on August 10, 2022. Investigation confirmed that Trimarchi did, in fact, sexually assault the victim while she was sitting in a car on the date in question.
On October 7, detectives searched Trimarchi’s home and he was taken into custody without incident. Trimarchi was transported to the Ocean County Jail, where he remains lodged pending a detention hearing.
Anyone in possession of additional information regarding Trimarchi or this investigation is asked to contact Sgt. Stephanie Bayha of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office at 732-929-2027 ext. 3861.
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer acknowledged the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office, for their combined and collective efforts in connection with this investigation.
The charges referenced above are merely accusations and the press and public are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
