Valeed Anjum charged with aggravated sexual assault

Valeed Anjum, 27, of Bensalem, Pennsylvania, has been arrested and charged following an investigation into sexual assault involving a minor in West Deptford, New Jersey.

According to the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office, police responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in National Park on July 29, where they encountered Anjum and a 12-year-old girl. An investigation into communications via Snapchat revealed evidence of sexual contact with the minor and images depicting child sexual abuse involving additional victims.

Anjum admitted to the sexual act involving the victim and is currently held at the Bucks County Correctional Facility pending extradition to New Jersey. He faces charges of first-degree aggravated sexual assault, second-degree sexual assault, and third-degree endangering the welfare of a child. The first-degree charge carries a maximum sentence of life in state prison.