Tennessee Man Charged in Morris County Child Sexual Assault Case

Man Faces Multiple Charges in Morris County Child Sexual Assault Case.Photo byMorristown Minute

Authorities Arrest Nashville Resident on Severe Charges Involving a Minor in Dover

DOVER, N.J. - Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, along with Chief of Detectives Robert McNally and Town of Dover Police Chief Jonathan Delaney, have announced the arrest and extradition of 32-year-old Rony Oviedo-Buezo of Nashville, Tennessee. Oviedo-Buezo faces serious charges, including Aggravated Sexual Assault and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, stemming from allegations involving a female child in Dover.

Oviedo-Buezo is accused of committing multiple sexual acts against the child. The specifics of these allegations have led to his being charged with two counts of first-degree Aggravated Sexual Assault, one count of second-degree Attempted Aggravated Sexual Assault, one count of second-degree Sexual Assault, one count of second-degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child through Sexual Conduct, and one count of second-degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child through Abuse/Neglect.

Following his arrest in Tennessee, Oviedo-Buezo was extradited to New Jersey where he is now detained at the Morris County Correctional Facility under the stipulations of the Criminal Justice Reform Act, awaiting further court proceedings.

This case is being actively investigated by several agencies including the Town of Dover Police Department, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. Authorities encourage anyone with information related to this case to contact the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Sex Crimes Child Endangerment Unit at 973-285-6200.

It is important to remember that a criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Rony Oviedo-Buezo is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Further updates will be provided as they become available.

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