Richard Murphy
On Friday, August 8, 2025, members of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit and Hudson County Regional S.W.A.T. arrested a 35-year-old man in connection with a sexual assault that occurred in Jersey City on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
Richard Murphy, of Jersey City, is charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:14-2a(3), a crime of the first degree; Burglary in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:18-2a(1), a crime of the second degree; and Aggravated Assault in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1b(7), a crime of the third degree. He was arrested at Jersey City Medical Center and transported to the Hudson County Correctional Facility pending his first court appearance.
Shortly after 11:30 p.m. on July 26, 2025, the Jersey City Police Department was notified of a sexual assault on Sussex Street. Responding officers located a female victim who reported an unknown male physically and sexually assaulted her as she entered a residence. The female victim was transported to Jersey City Medical Center where she was treated for her injuries.
Acting Prosecutor Mello credited the Special Victims Unit with the investigation and arrest, with assistance from Hudson County Regional S.W.A.T. and the Jersey City Police Department. Anyone wishing to report a sex crime, should call the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office Special Victims Unit (SVU) at 201-915-1234. The above charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. R.P.C.3.6(b)(6)
