MARLBORO – Three men have been arrested and charged after sexually assaulting a woman at a Marlboro home, officials said.
Andrew J. Gallucci of Marlboro, Richard S. Gathy of Manalapan and Ronald W. Hondo of Monroe Township (Middlesex County), each 24 years old, have been charged with first-degree Aggravated Sexual Assault, second-degree Sexual Assault and third-degree Criminal Restraint.
According to police, the three defendants were at a bar in Marlboro Township on the evening of April 2. While there, they met the victim for the first time.
Police said the three men brought the woman back to Gallucci’s home, where they allegedly restrained her against her will in a bedroom and repeatedly sexually assaulted her.
On April 8, all three men were taken into custody and brought to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution (MCCI) in Freehold Township pending detention hearings to take place in Monmouth County Superior Court.
If convicted, they would 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, they would be subject to Parole Supervision for Life and required to register under Megan’s Law.
“This was a disturbingly coordinated and predatory attack,” Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori 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.”
At this time, detectives are seeking additional information about the activities of these three defendants. 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, by calling 800-671-4400, or by going to the website at monmouthcountycrimestoppers.com.
Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.
