Evin Ferman-Argueta
On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, the Honorable John A. Young sentenced Evin Ferman-Argueta to 25 years in New Jersey State Prison for his role in a 2017 home invasion in Kearny.
Ferman-Argueta, 31, of Newark, previously pleaded guilty to Kidnapping, Robbery, and Aggravated Sexual Assault. The 25 year sentence for Kidnapping will run concurrent to 18 year sentences for Robbery and Aggravated Sexual Assault. The sentence is subject to the No Early Release Act, Megan’s Law, and Parole Supervision for Life. Ferman-Argueta is not parole eligible until 85% of his sentence is served. The State was represented at sentencing by Hudson County Assistant Prosecutor Barbara Drasheff.
On December 22, 2017, at approximately 7:30 a.m., the Kearny Police Department received a report of a burglary at a residence in the center of town. Responding officers located a female victim who reported that multiple unknown males entered her apartment. The males demanded money and sexually assaulted the victim before leaving with her vehicle and numerous personal items from the home.
Two codefendants, Erick Leon-Farinago, 27, of Belleville, and David Gualteros, 28, Newark, have both pleaded guilty to Kidnapping and are awaiting sentencing.