He faces a statutory sexual assault charge for alleged crimes committed in the last week.
A 21-year-old Phillipsburg man faces a statutory sexual assault charge after allegedly having sex with a 15-year-old.
William Frace, 21, of Phillipsburg. (Courtesy photo)William Frace, 21, of the 100 block of Hudson Street, allegedly had sex with the teen between Saturday and Tuesday, according to a criminal complaint filed in state Superior Court in Belvidere.
Frace was sent to the Warren County jail in lieu of $250,000 cash bail, which was later lowered to $50,000, according to Warren County Prosecutor Richard Burke. Should he post bail, Frace is to have no contact with the victim or the victim's family.
Burke said the exact relationship between Frace and the teen is unclear, but that the two were acquainted.
Phillipsburg police Chief James Faulborn said his department was involved in the investigation, but deferred comment to the prosecutor.
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