Assault Investigation Leads to Arrest
Riverside Township Police
Riverside Township, NJ
— The Riverside Township Police Department announces the arrest of Victor
Marcelo Ferreira Dias, 29 yrs, in connection with a sexual assault that was
reported this past October. The crime occurred several years ago when the
victim was a juvenile. Thanks to the diligent investigative efforts of the
Riverside Township Detective Bureau, the suspect was identified, located, and
arrested yesterday outside his home in Riverton. The Riverton Borough
Police Department assisted with the arrest of this suspect. Dias is
currently lodged at the Burlington County Correctional Facility pending a
detention hearing.
In coordination with the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office, Dias was charged with:
- Two counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault (1st Degree)
- One count of Endangering the Welfare of a Child (3rd
Degree)
We appreciate the support of the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office and the Riverton Borough Police Department during this case. Most importantly, we recognize the outstanding efforts of our officers, whose thorough investigation and persistence led to this apprehension. Their dedication exemplifies our department’s ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety of our community.
No further details are being released currently due to the sensitive nature of this case and to protect the privacy of the victim.
If anyone has any
information that may contribute to this case, you can contact the Riverside Township
Police Detective Bureau at 856-461-8820 x 114 or email us at detectives@riversidepolicenj.org
Anyone with information who wishes to
remain anonymous may send a tip by texting to 847411 (tip411) with riversidepd in
the message field along with the tip. Tip411 messages are
anonymous. Anonymous web tips can also be submitted right from the website www.riversidepolicenj.org/tip-411/
