Crime & Safety

Englewood Man Sexually Assaulted Juvenile For Years: Prosecutor

Willie Drone, 54, was sexually active with a child from 2016 until now, acting Bergen County Prosecutor Dennis Calo said.

Willie Drone, 54, was charged with aggravated sexual assault, authorities said.
Willie Drone, 54, was charged with aggravated sexual assault, authorities said. (Bergen County Prosecutor's Office)

ENGLEWOOD, NJ — A city man was arrested after authorities said he engaged in sexual activity with a juvenile for years, Bergen County Prosecutor Dennis Calo announced Thursday.

Willie Drone, 54, was charged with two counts of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child, and aggravated criminal sexual contact, Calo said.

Englewood police Monday got information that Drone engaged in sexual activity with a juvenile from 2016 until now in Englewood, Calo said.

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The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office and the Englewood Police Department investigated and arrested Drone Tuesday, Calo said.

Drone was detained in the Bergen County Jail. His first court appearance was scheduled for Wednesday.

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