Morris County Man Sentenced to Prison for Horrific Child Sexual Assault

In a somber courtroom development this past week, Gregory Rademacher, a 72-year-old resident of Long Valley in Washington Township, Morris County, faced the consequences of his grave actions. On August 28, 2026, Superior Court Judge Robert Hanna handed down a five-year state prison sentence to Rademacher for the sexual assault of a 10-year-old boy, a crime that has undoubtedly left a lasting scar on the victim and community.

The sentencing follows Rademacher's guilty plea on November 20, 2025, where he admitted to one count of second-degree sexual assault and a concurrent charge of third-degree endangering the welfare of a child. It's a stark reminder of the legal process that unfolds in such devastating cases, where justice, albeit slow, eventually takes its course against those who harm the most vulnerable among us.

The deeply disturbing abuse, according to investigators, spanned a year-long period, from July 2024 to July 2025. This troubling timeline came to light after an investigation was initiated in July 2025 by the diligent Washington Township Police Department, working hand-in-hand with the Morris County Prosecutor's Office Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit. Rademacher was subsequently arrested on August 4, 2025, and has been held at the Morris County Correctional Facility ever since.

Under the terms of the sentence, Rademacher’s five-year state prison term for sexual assault is subject to the No Early Release Act, meaning he'll serve nearly all of it before becoming eligible for parole. Furthermore, he received a concurrent three-year state prison sentence for the endangering conviction. Beyond the prison walls, the court mandated that Rademacher comply with Megan's Law, which includes registration as a sex offender, and he will be subject to parole supervision for life – a permanent oversight reflecting the severity of his crime. A crucial, and entirely necessary, order also prohibits any contact with the young victim.

What perhaps painted an even darker picture during the investigation was the discovery of electronic devices at Rademacher's Washington Township home. These devices, seized by authorities, contained images of child sexual abuse material. This disturbing evidence underscored the heinous nature of the charges and reinforced the urgency of the legal action taken against him.

This case serves as a painful illustration of the vital work done by law enforcement to protect our most vulnerable citizens. While no sentence can truly erase the trauma inflicted, the conviction of Gregory Rademacher ensures that a dangerous individual has been held accountable for his abhorrent actions, offering a measure of justice in a truly heartbreaking situation.