Man Sentenced in Connection with December 2023 Arrest in Chatham Twp.

Published on August 02, 2024

Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Chief Thomas Miller of the Chatham Township Police Department announce the sentencing of Nafis H. Wiggins, age 26, of Newark, in connection with a December 2023 arrest in Chatham Township.

On August 1, 2024, the Honorable Claudia Jones, J.S.C. imposed an aggregate sentence of 10 years in New Jersey State Prison. Wiggins will also be required to register pursuant to Megan’s Law and will be subject to Parole Supervision for Life. Wiggins had previously entered guilty pleas on March 1, 2024, to two counts of second-degree Luring and one count of third-degree Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance with Intent to Distribute.

Between August 1 and September 28, 2023, Wiggins (age 25 at the time) provided narcotics to two victims, ages 14 and 15, in exchange for sexual favors, recruiting and luring the minors via text messages. On several occasions, Wiggins met with the victims at locations in Chatham Township and Chatham Borough and transported the victims in his vehicle to more secluded areas to engage in drug-use and sexual activity. At the time of his arrest on December 19, 2023, at Cougar Field in Chatham Township, Wiggins was found to be in possession of CDS.  Pursuant to the Criminal Justice Reform Act, Wiggins was detained in the Morris County Correctional Facility pending the outcome of the case.

Prosecutor Carroll would like to thank and acknowledge the agencies that participated in the investigation which led to the successful prosecution, including the Chatham Township Police Department and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office’s Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit.

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