MONMOUTH COUNTY – Three men have been indicted for Criminal Sexual Contact against an underage female co-worker at two Red Bank restaurants, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey said.
The reported incidents took place between June of 2020 and February 10. There were multiple reports of sexual contact between the three men and a minor who they worked with, taking place at two separate restaurants in Red Bank.
As a result, Trinidad Mendez-Romero, 31, of Tinton Falls and Eduardo Jimenez-Berdejo, 34, of Red Bank were both indicted on two counts each of third degree Endangering the Welfare of Child and two counts each of fourth degree Criminal Sexual Contact. Jesus E. Reyes-Rodriguez, 35, of Red Bank, was indicted on one count of third degree Endangering the Welfare of Child and one count of fourth degree Criminal Sexual Contact.
If convicted of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Jimenez-Berdejo, Reyes-Rodriguez and Mendez-Romero would face a sentence of up to five years imprisonment in a state prison. In addition, they would be required to register under Megan’s Law.
If convicted Criminal Sexual Contact, Jimenez-Berdejo, Reyes-Rodriguez and Mendez-Romero face a sentence on each count of 18 months in a state prison.
Despite these charges, every defendant is presumed innocent, unless and until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, following a trial at which the defendant has all of the trial rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and State law.
