Crime & Safety

Police: Howell Man Sexually Assaulted 12-Year-Old

Kyle A. Riker accused of giving the child alcohol before the alleged assault.

A Howell man is accused of plying a 12-year-old with alcohol and sexually assaulting the child in Freehold Borough.

Kyle A. Riker, 25, has been charged with sexual assault, child abuse, and providing alcohol to a minor, according to an arrest warrant issued by the Freehold Borough Police Department.

On Thursday, June 28, Riker allegedly provided the 12-year-old with Four Loko, an alcoholic beverage, before having sexual intercourse with the child, according to police reports.

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Patrolman Samuel Hernandez arrested Riker that day. Riker is being held in on $350,000 bond. His first court appearance is slated for Tuesday, July 3.


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