No Parole For Morris Co. Man Who Admitted Sex Assault, Drug Charges

JEFFERSON, NJ — Morris County officials said a man was sentenced to prison without parole after he pleaded guilty to aggravated sexual assault and other charges, which stemmed from a narcotics investigation.

Police originally arrested Jefferson Township resident Michael Figueroa, 32, on drug and firearm possession charges last April after searching his home on a warrant. Following his arrest, investigators found material on Figueroa's smartphone depicting the sexual abuse of a child under the age of 13, officials said.

The sexual assaults reportedly happened at Figueroa's home in Jefferson over the course of two years, according to officials. Authorities also said they found additional images of child sexual abuse material on his phone.

On Jan. 17, Figueroa pleaded guilty to one count each of first-degree aggravated sexual assault, second-degree certain persons not to have weapons, and third-degree possession with intent to distribute controlled dangerous substances.

The Morris County Prosecutor said that a judge sentenced Figueroa to an aggregate sentence of 23 years in state prison, with parole ineligibility also for 23 years.

The final seven years of his sentence will be served at the the Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center, Judge Ralph Amrita ruled on May 31. Upon release, Figueroa will have to register as a sex offender under Megan's Law, and be under parole supervision for life.

Figueroa has been detained since his arrest in April 2023, said the prosecutor's office.

He was originally charged with multiple counts of aggravated sexual assault, as well as sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child, production of child sexual abuse material, possession of production of child sexual abuse material, and related drug and weapons charges.