A 43-year-old North Bergen man was arrested after authorities say he kidnapped a 14-year-old and brought her to a motel, where he sexually assaulted her.

Jesus Ruiz Merino allegedly approached the girl near 60th Street and Bergenline Avenue in West New York, where he offered her a ride, Acting Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello said. Then, Merino drove her to a Route 3 motel where he sexually assaulted her.

Police were notified of the incident on Monday, Oct. 13. Merino was subsequently arrested and charged with kidnapping, aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, and endangering the welfare of a child.

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