Prosecutor: Three 24-Year-Old Men Arrested in Connection with Sexual Assault

Three 24-year-old men have been arrested on aggravated sexual assault and related charges in connection with a sexual assault that took place earlier this month at a Marlboro residence, Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey announced on Monday.

Andrew J. Gallucci, of Marlboro, Richard S. Gathy, of Manalapan, and Ronald W. Hondo, of Monroe Township (Middlesex County), all 24 have been charged with charged with first-degree aggravated sexual assault, second-degree sexual assault, and third-degree criminal restraint.

If convicted, these defendants could face up to 20 years imprisonment on the aggravated sexual assault charges, up to 10 years on the sexual assault charges, and up to five years on the criminal restraint charges. In addition, the defendants would be subject to parole supervision for life and required to register under Megan’s Law.

The case background …

An investigation by members of the Prosecutor’s Office’s Special Victims Bureau and the Marlboro Township Police Department revealed that on the night of Saturday, April 2, the three gathered at a Marlboro Township bar, where they met the victim, an adult female, for the first time.

Later on that night, the investigation revealed, the defendants brought the victim back to Gallucci’s residence, where they allegedly restrained her against her will in a bedroom and repeatedly sexually assaulted her.

All three men were taken into custody on Friday, April 8 and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution (MCCI) in Freehold Township pending detention hearings to take place in Monmouth County Superior Court.

“This was a disturbingly coordinated and predatory attack,” Acting Prosecutor Linskey said. “We commend the courage of the victim in coming forward to report what happened to her, and we look forward to bringing those responsible to justice.”

Investigators are actively seeking additional information about the activities of these three defendants, and photos of each are below.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Detective Kayla Santiago of the MCPO Special Victims Bureau at 732-431-7160, ext. 3588, or Marlboro Township Police Department Detective Ed Ungrady at 732-536-0100.

Anyone who feels the need to remain anonymous but has information about a crime can submit a tip to the Monmouth County Crime Stoppers by calling their confidential telephone tipline at 1-800-671-4400; by downloading and using the free P3 Tips mobile app (available on iOS and Android — https://www.p3tips.com/1182), by calling 800-671-4400, or by going to the website at www.monmouthcountycrimestoppers.com.