Bergen County Couple Charged in Sexual Assault Case

A New Milford couple face numerous charges after police say the husband allegedly engaged in inappropriate sexual activity with a minor while his wife was aware of the abuse.

Freddy Guzman, 36, and Karem Guzman, 36, of Lenox Avenue were arrested Thursday after the alleged victim, now 20-years-old, told the Teaneck Police Department Guzman engaged in inappropriate sexual activity with her while she was between the ages of 12 and 16, Bergen County Prosecutor John L. Molinelli said.

Arrangements were made for the victim to be interviewed by a detective from the Special Victims Unit at the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office in Paramus, where the victim provided specific details regarding what had occurred with Guzman.

It was also learned during the investigation that Karem Guzman was aware of the inappropriate sexual activity that had taken place and failed to act upon that information, Molinelli said.

Freddy Guzman was charged with one count of aggravated sexual assault, one count of sexual assault and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child.

Karem Guzman was to be charged with violating Title 9:6-1 for abuse and neglect and served with a summons on Jan. 9.

Bail for Freddy Guzman was set at $300,000 with no ten percent option, no contact with the victim and the surrender of his passport as a condition of bail. He was remanded to the Bergen County Jail in lieu of bail.

Karem Guzman was released on her own recognizance.