Parsippany Man Sexually Assaulted Girl After Giving Her Ride: PD

PARSIPPANY, NJ — A Parsippany man has been charged with sexually assaulting a girl after offering to give her a ride home, Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp.

Deonarini Jairam, 38, of Parsippany, was arrested on Friday, three days after the alleged assault, Knapp said. Jairam was driving in Morris Township when he offered to give the girl, a 16-year-old whom officials did not name, a ride home, Knapp said.

While driving her home, Jairam is accused of touching the girl, and offering her money in exchange for sex. The girl refused, and Jairam sexually assaulted her, Knapp said.

"During the assault, the defendant noticed law enforcement in the area, at which time he unlocked the doors and allowed the victim to exit his vehicle. He then fled the immediate area in his car," Knapp said in a statement.

Officials say the girl did not know Jairam.

Jairam was charged on Friday with sexual assault, attempted sexual assault, promoting prostitution of a minor, endangering the welfare of a minor, and criminal sexual contact. He was taken to the Morris County Correctional Facility pending an upcoming court date.