Attempted rapist sentenced to 7 1/2 years, lifetime supervision

Reyes Lozano-Lozano, 26, of Red Bank, NJ, was sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison for attempted aggravated sexual assault and burglary on May 16. No explanation is given between the delay between sentencing and reporting. Lozano will serve at least 85% of his sentence, and will be under both parole supervision and SO registration for life, under Megan's Law. The Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office handled the case.

Evidence presented during the trial revealed that on May 26, 2006, Lozano entered the victim's residence at approximately 4:30 a.m. He then entered her bedroom, lowered his pants and then her pants. The victim woke up and attempted to push Lozano off her. Lozano grabbed her by the wrists and held her down. The victim cried out for help, and her sister, who slept in the same room in another bed, woke up and turned on the lights, surprising Lozano. Both the victim and victim's sister recognized Lozano because he was the husband of a friend of the victim. Lozano fled the scene.

The Red Bank Police Department conducted an investigation, which resulted in Lozano's arrest at his place of work later that morning. During the trial, Lozano testified on his own behalf that he only went to the victim's apartment to ask if she wanted to have a cup of coffee with him.

Monmouth County Prosecutor Luis A. Valentin stated, "Lozano forced his way into the victim's apartment and then assaulted her. Fortunately for the victim, her sister's quick action prevented completion of Lozano's criminal intent. Lozano's conduct warrants this prison sentence."

Superior Court Judge Edward M. Neafsey presided over the week long jury trial that occured back in January and sentenced Lozano.