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Prosecutors Announce Results of Heroin Task Force Initiative

June 3, 2014, 11:14 am
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Acting Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Bergen County Prosecutor John L. Molinelli and Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes announce the results of a three County Heroin Task Force Initiative in the City of Paterson.  The Initiative lasted 8 weeks, starting on April 7, 2014 and ending on May 30, 2014

As part of the Heroin Task Force Initiative, members of the Morris County Prosecutor's Office, Special Enforcement Unit, including law enforcement officers from twelve Morris County municipalities joined a task force of law enforcement officers from Bergen, Passaic and Sussex counties to combat the heroin epidemic affecting our counties.  The initiative focused on heroin sales occurring in Paterson, New Jersey, which according to the United States Drug Enforcement Agency, supplies the most pure and potent heroin in the United States.  Tactics utilized during the initiative included surveillance, interdiction and arrests of buyers and sellers of heroin, undercover operations, deployment of an overdose response team to aggressively pursue the drug dealers who supplied the narcotics related to the overdoses, direct contact with the users’ families to help them focus on treatment, and exposing the heroin epidemic to the public through cooperation with the media.  Recognizing that heroin use and addiction affects all of our jurisdictions in terms of drug related deaths, burglaries and violent crimes, police departments throughout Morris County supplied manpower to the initiative, and by combining manpower and resources, a demonstrable impact was achieved in which each participating department was a proud partner. 

There were 325 total arrests including over 280 users, some of whom went into rehabilitation, and over 40 dealers.  38 Morris County residents were arrested.  30 guns and over $25,000 in U.S. currency was seized.  Approximately 1200 grams of raw heroin, which equates to over 60,000 bags on the street, and approximately 12,000 bags from users were seized. The heroin had a street value of $350,000

Participating Morris County law enforcement agencies included the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, with Task Force Officers from Jefferson Township and Morris Township, the Butler Police Department, the Kinnelon Police Department, the Lincoln Park Police Department, the Pequannock Police Department, the Mt. Olive Police Department, the Roxbury Police Department, the Morris County Park Police, the Boonton Township Police Department, the Montville Police Department and the Riverdale Police Department. 20 Morris County Law Enforcement Officers participated with a total of 3,032 man-hours.

Any inquiries can be directed to First Assistant Morris County Prosecutor/SDAG Thomas Zelante at 973-285-6252 or tzelante@co.morris.nj.us
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Madison Man Found Guilty of Failure to Register Under Megan's Law

June 3, 2014, 1:35 pm
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Acting Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp announces that Mark DeBiasse, 50 years old, of Madison, New Jersey, was found guilty of Failure to Register under Megan’s Law following a non-jury trial before the Honorable Mary Gibbons Whipple, J.S.C..      

The defendant who is a prior Megan’s Law Registrant was arrested on March 16, 2010 by Detective Ed Mitchko of the Madison Borough Police Department.  The defendant was required to re-register yearly as a condition of his Megan’s Law supervision and failed to register on March 4, 2010 as previously instructed.

The defendant was indicted on May 4, 2010 on one Count of 4th Degree Failure to Register. A bench trial was conducted on April 7, 2014 before the Honorable Mary Gibbons Whipple, J.S.C..  An order was released today by Judge Whipple finding that the defendant was guilty of the aforementioned charge. 

Assistant Prosecutor/SDAG Brent Rafuse represented the State.

The defendant faces 18 months in State Prison.                                               

Acting Prosecutor Knapp thanks Chief Darren P. Dachisen and the Madison Police Department, and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Megan’s Law Unit whose efforts contributed to this result.

The defendant remains in the custody of the Morris County Correctional Facility pending sentencing. The defendant’s sentencing is scheduled for August 22, 2014.

Any inquiries can be directed to First Assistant Morris County Prosecutor/SDAG Thomas Zelante at 973-285-6252 or tzelante@co.morris.nj.us.

 
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Landing Man Charged With Death by Auto

June 4, 2014, 12:20 pm
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Acting Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Roxbury Township Police Chief James Simonetti announce that Samuel R. Generelli, 27 years old, of Landing, New Jersey, has been charged with Second Degree Death by Auto.

At approximately 6:43 p.m., on Tuesday, June 3, 2014, members of the Roxbury Township Police Department responded to the area of 1903 Route 46 West in Ledgewood, New Jersey.  Responding police units located a male with apparent injuries who had been struck by a motor vehicle.  The male was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident. The victim’s name is presently being withheld.  The vehicle that struck the victim was engulfed in flames due to damage from the collision.  The sole occupant of the vehicle was Samuel R. Generelli, 27 years old, of Landing, New Jersey. 

Generelli was charged by way of Warrant-Complaint with Death by Auto, a crime of the second degree, in violation of N.J.S.A.2C:11-5.

The Honorable Stuart A. Minkowitz, P.J.Cr. set bail in the amount of $100,000 cash, bond or property, with additional conditions set by the Court.

Anyone with information relating to these charges or the incident itself is urged to contact the Roxbury Township Police Department at 973-448-2100, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit at 973-285-6200, or Morris County Sheriff’s CrimeStoppers at 973-267-2255.

Acting Prosecutor Fredric Knapp would like to thank the Roxbury Township Police Department, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, and the members of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit whose efforts contributed to this arrest.

A criminal complaint is merely an accusation.  Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until he or she has been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Any inquiries can be directed to First Assistant Morris County Prosecutor/SDAG Thomas Zelante at 973-285-6252 or tzelante@co.morris.nj.us.
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Florham Park Man Indicted on Attempted Murder and Attempted Aggravated Arson Charges

June 17, 2014, 11:30 am
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Acting Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Florham Park Police Chief Patrick Montuore and Morris County Sheriff Edward V. Rochford announce that Daniel Silvio Fargnoli, 31 years old, of Florham Park, New Jersey, was indicted today after an investigation revealed that on December 17, 2013, he allegedly threatened to use lethal force against police officers and he also attempted to use an incendiary device against law enforcement officers while barricaded within his residential building.             

Defendant was indicted on five counts of First Degree Attempted Murder; one count of Second Degree Attempted Aggravated Arson; six counts of Second Degree Possession of a Weapon (Destructive Device) for an Unlawful Purpose; one count of Second Degree Attempt to Cause Widespread Injury or Damage; two counts of Third Degree Unlawful Possession of a Destructive Device; one count of Third Degree Terroristic Threats; and one count of Third Degree Resisting Arrest.

The State is represented by Assistant Prosecutor/SDAG Sahil Kabse. 

Anyone with information relating to these charges is urged to contact the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit at 973-285-6200.   

Acting Prosecutor Knapp thanks the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, the Florham Park                   Police Department, the Madison Police Department, the East Hanover Police Department, the Morris County Department of Law and Public Safety, and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit, whose efforts contributed to this result.

The charges and allegations contained in the indictment are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Any inquiries can be directed to First Assistant Morris County Prosecutor/SDAG Thomas Zelante at 973-285-6252 or tzelante@co.morris.nj.us.
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Ongoing Investigation into the May 18, 2014 Armed Robbery at the Morristown Medical Center

June 18, 2014, 11:19 am
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Acting Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Morristown Police Chief Peter Demnitz announce an ongoing investigation into an armed robbery that occurred on May 18, 2014, in the parking garage of the Morristown Medical Center complex on Madison Avenue in Morristown. Law enforcement authorities are requesting the assistance of the public in identifying the suspect captured in surveillance footage around the time of this incident, as well as any information as to the identity of this suspect.                     

On May 18, 2014, at approximately 10:53 a.m., the Morristown Police Department was contacted regarding an armed robbery in the parking garage of the Morristown Medical Center.  Information revealed that a dark skinned male who was armed with a handgun entered a parking lot complex office and demanded money from an employee.  The suspect then fled the location. 

Multiple surveillance cameras captured the suspect around the time of this incident.  He is described as a dark skinned male between 5'10 and 6'1, who was wearing a white panama jack style hat, large sunglasses, a gray long sleeve shirt, blue jeans and black shoes at the time of the incident. 

Numerous law enforcement agencies continue to investigate this incident, including the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor's Office, the Morristown Police Department and the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Section. 

Anyone with information about this incident, including the identity of this suspect, is asked to call the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor's Office at 973-285-6200, the Morristown Police Department at 973-538-2200, or Crimestoppers at 973-267-2255.







































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Violent Bloods Street Gang Sets Targeted in 8 Month Multi-Agency Initiative in Morris County

June 25, 2014, 1:31 pm
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Acting Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp today announced the culmination of a 8-month initiative spearheaded by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, in conjunction with various local, county and state law enforcement partner agencies, which targeted various sets of the violent Bloods criminal street gang operating in Morris County.  The initiative concluded with the charging of 21 defendants, 8 of which being documented Bloods gang members or associates.

On various dates in the Fall of 2013, a number of violent incidents occurred in Morris County.  In Dover, an armed robbery / aggravated assault and an unrelated shooting (no injuries) occurred, while a large fight occurred in Jefferson Township in which several victims were stabbed.  Investigations into these incidents were initiated by the respective police departments, as well as the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.  As the result of those investigations, information was developed that various documented members and associates of the outlaw Bloods criminal street gang predominantly from the municipalities of Dover, Morristown and Victory Gardens were believed to be connected toall of these incidents.  Prior information had also been developed that various “sets” or groups of the larger Bloods gang were believed to be involved in the wide-scale distribution of illegal drugs, as well as acts of violence.

In response to these violent acts and the illicit distribution of drugs, the Special Enforcement Unit Narcotics Task Forceof the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office spearheaded an enforcement initiative, in conjunction with various local, county and state law enforcement agencies as well as other units in the Prosecutor’s Office, in which the various gang members and associates of the various Bloods criminal street gang sets were targeted for identification, investigation and ultimate prosecution.

Over the span of the last 8 months, the enforcement initiative employed various investigative techniques to solidify viable prosecutions against the defendants.  These techniques included undercover drug purchases, the use of cooperating witnesses, search warrant executions, physical surveillance, and the cultivation of criminal information and confidential informants through traditional police work.  The initiative’s efforts resulted in the arrests of 20 defendants with 1 additional subject still being sought for arrest.  Of the 21 total defendants, 6 were identified as documented Blood gang members from 4 distinct Bloods sets (specifically, Sex, Money, Murder set; Insane Mob Gang set; Piru set; and Bevin 793 set); 2 were documented as Bloods gang associates; and 17 of the defendants had past violent criminal arrests.

One of the defendants charged, Derrick Reid, was charged with slashing a female victim in Parsippany in the Spring of 2014 and was arrested shortly thereafter at the execution of a search warrant in Morristown where a documented Bloods street gang member was also arrested and from where illegal drugs were sold.

In addition, the initiative resulted in the seizures of cocaine, heroin, marijuana, Oxycodone pills and MDMA or Ecstasy, with a total street value of approximately $20,000.00.

The impact of this initiative is enhanced as it builds on the success of a series of previously reported arrests by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and their law enforcement partners that also targeted the Bloods street gang.  During the course of that operation, in March of 2014, Jhana Wilfong, known on the street as “Nanni” and “Splash”, was arrested with 2 other individuals and charged with a host of drug-related violations for a cocaine distribution he oversaw in the Morristown area.

Acting Prosecutor Knapp praised the inter-agency cooperation that occurred during this initiative and which evidenced itself in the arrests of numerous violent gang members.  Acting Prosecutor Knapp thanked the members of the Special Enforcement, Major Crimes, Fugitive, Intelligence and Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Units of the Prosecutor’s Office, as well as the New Jersey State Police, the Criminal Investigation and Canine Sections of the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, and the Morristown, Jefferson, Dover, Parsippany, Wharton, and Roxbury Police Departments for their collective participation in this initiative.

Acting Prosecutor Knapp stated, “I have made the investigation and prosecution of violentoffenders, especially criminal gang members who have an increased propensity towards violence, a top priority of my administration.  With the outstanding cooperation of our law enforcement partners, we will continue to strive together to safeguard our neighborhoods from the horrific effects of violence and drugs.”

The defendants arrested to date include the following:

1.      Derrick Reid, 24, of Morristown, NJ:

·         Criminal Restraint, Possession of a Weapon, Aggravated Assault Causing Bodily Injury, Threats to Kill & Assault

2.      Robert Brown aka Knuckles, 26, of Victory Gardens, NJ:

·         3rddegree drug possession/distribution charges

3.      Ernest Hill aka Pistol Pone, 29, of Victory Gardens, NJ:

·         Hindering Prosecution & D.P. drug possession charges

4.      Maurice Nobles aka Point, 27, of Victory Gardens, NJ:

·         Contempt of Court

5.      Christopher White,  27, Victory Gardens, NJ:

·         3rddegree drug possession/distribution charges

6.      Jermel Pledger aka Murder Mel, 26, Victory Gardens, NJ:

·         2nd& 3rd degree drug possession/distribution charges

7.      Tishan Smith aka Flame, 28, of  Morristown, NJ:

·         2nd& 3rd degree drug possession/distribution charges

8.      Windolyn Mobley, 40, of  Morristown, NJ:

·         2nd& 3rd degree drug possession/distribution charges

9.      Gary Tillet, 52, of  Dover, NJ:

·         2nd& 3rd degree drug possession/distribution charges

10.  Keith Jenkins, 45, of  Morristown, NJ:

·         2nd& 3rd degree drug possession/distribution charges

11.  Kristen O’Keefe, 32, of Dover, NJ:

·         2nd& 3rd degree drug possession/distribution charges

12.  Derriek Daniels 2nd, 34,  Dover, NJ:

·         2nd& 3rd degree drug possession/distribution charges

13.  Sabine Monrinville, 28, of Dover, NJ:

·         2nd& 3rd degree drug possession/distribution charges

14.  Quason Shabazz, 49, of Dover, NJ:

·         3rddegree drug possession/distribution charges

15.  Cleavon Craighead, 27, of  Victory Gardens, NJ:

·         2nd& 3rd degree drug possession/distribution charges

16.  Lamar Harris, 26, of Morristown, NJ:

·         3rddegree drug possession/distribution charges

17.  Kevin Harrington, 33, of Dover, NJ:

·         D.P. drug possession charges

18.  Sheri Capabianco, 21, of Madison, NJ:

·         3rddegree drug possession/distribution charges

19.  John Foster, 47, of Wharton, NJ:

·         3rddegree drug possession/distribution charges

20.   Tracy Scafidi, 31, of Jackson, NJ:

·         3rddegree drug possession/distribution charges

The arrest of 1 additional fugitive defendant already charged but not yet apprehended is expected.

Any inquiries can be directed to Supervising Assistant Prosecutor/SDAG Bradford Seabury at 973-631-5192 or bseabury@co.morris.nj.us.

A criminal complaint is merely an accusation.  Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until he or she has been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp Announces Staff Promotions

July 1, 2014, 1:29 pm
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Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp today announced the promotions of several Assistant Prosecutors and Investigative Personnel.  The promotees were sworn in by the Honorable Thomas L. Weisenbeck, A.J.S.C.  The promotions are in furtherance of Prosecutor Knapp’s reorganization and restructuring of the Agency.  The promotions shall continue to increase the effectiveness of the individual units involved as well as the entire Prosecutor’s Office.

In announcing the promotions, Prosecutor Knapp stated, “Each of the individuals being promoted today has served this Office with distinction. Their dedication and service to the people of Morris County has been exemplary and I am honored to serve with them.”

The following personnel were either promoted effective today or had earlier promotions ceremonially recognized today.


  • Assistant Prosecutor Samantha DeNegri to Supervising Assistant Prosecutor of the Juvenile Unit. Supervising Assistant Prosecutor DeNegri was promoted on May 27, 2014.
  • Assistant Prosecutor Matthew Troiano to Supervising Assistant Prosecutor of the Major Crimes Unit. Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Troiano was promoted on April 1, 2014.
  • Lieutenant Stephen Wilson to Captain, who will command the Tactical Division.
  • Sergeant Charles Brady to Lieutenant, who will command the General Investigation Unit.
  • Sergeant V. Harrison Dillard to Lieutenant, who will command the Special Operations Division.         
  • Detective/Supervisor Joseph Costello to Sergeant, who will supervise the Special Operations Division.
  • Detective/Supervisor Evelyn Tasoulas to Sergeant, who will supervise the General Investigations Unit.
  • Detective Kristi Allegretta to Detective/Supervisor in the Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit.
  • Detective Anne-Marie Truppo to Detective/Supervisor in the Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit.
  • Agent Mary Zaromatidis to Detective in the Megan’s Law Unit.
The ceremony also honored recent retiree Captain Daniel DeGroot and recognized Support Staff member Ellie Long’s forty-five years of service. Captain DeGroot had been in the Office for twenty-three years in a variety of positions.  He retired as Captain of the Special Operations Division.  Ellie Long has served under nine Prosecutors, including Prosecutor Knapp, since she began working for the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office in 1968.  Both of the individuals’ tireless efforts on behalf of the citizens of Morris County have contributed to the overall success of the Office.

Any inquiries can be directed to First Assistant Morris County Prosecutor Thomas Zelante at 973-285-6252 or tzelante@co.morris.nj.us.
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Two Deaths Investigated in Jefferson Township

July 6, 2014, 2:30 pm
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Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Jefferson Township Police Chief Kevin Craig announce the investigation into the deaths of Alita Knott, 47 years old and Julian Knott, 45 years old, husband and wife.

On July 6, 2014, at approximately 1:12 a.m. Jefferson Township Police Officers Tim Hecht and Dave Wroblewski responded to 12 Log Road in Jefferson Township, N.J. concerning a report of two unconscious adults. Upon their arrival they located the deceased victims within the home. The investigation did not reveal any evidence of outside intrusion into the home and there is no cause for concern to the community.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.

Prosecutor Knapp and Chief Craig would like to thank the Jefferson Police department, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office CIS, and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime’s Unit and Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office.

No further information is expected to be released today on this matter.

Any inquiries can be directed to First Assistant Morris County Prosecutor Thomas Zelante at 973-285-6252 or tzelante@co.morris.nj.us.
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Netcong Bank Robbery

July 21, 2014, 6:11 am
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Morris County Prosecutor Fredric Knapp and the Borough of Netcong Police Chief James Blesson announce an active investigation into a bank robbery that occurred on July 11, 2014 in the Borough of Netcong, New Jersey.

At approximately 12:57 p.m., a report of a bank robbery was made involving an incident that occurred at the Fulton Bank located at 9 Ledgewood Avenue, Netcong, New Jersey.   

Surveillance footage located nearby the bank revealed several images of the suspect. He can be further described as light skinned male, wearing what appears to be jeans and a long sleeved shirt. The suspect appears to be operating a sedan vehicle consistent with a Chevrolet Cobalt or Cruze with no front license plate.      

Numerous law enforcement agencies have responded and are currently investigating, including the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor's Office, the Netcong Police Department, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Section and the Federal Bureau of Investigations. 

Anyone with information about this incident, including the identity of this male, is asked to call the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor's Office at 973-285-6200, the Netcong Police Department at 973-347-7700 or Crimestoppers at 973-267-2255.



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Denville Man Found Guilty of the Murder of His Ex-Wife

July 23, 2014, 11:49 am
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Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp announces that a Morris County Jury found Anthony F. Novellino, 67 years old, of Denville, New Jersey guilty of the June 19, 2010 murder of his ex-wife, Judith Novellino. The jury also found him guilty of Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purposes, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Hindering Own Apprehension and Tampering with Physical Evidence. 

The jury returned its verdict after approximately three hours of deliberations. Executive Assistant Prosecutor Maggie Calderwood and Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Tia Manochio represented the State in the trial which had commenced on July 7, 2014. 

On June 8, 2010 the divorce between Judith Novellino and the defendant, Anthony Novellino was finalized. On June 19, 2010, Judith Novellino was at the former marital home, located at 16 Cliffside Trail in Denville, packing some of her belongings in an effort to move out of the home. The defendant arrived at the home and then stabbed his ex-wife 84 times in the bathroom of the residence. 

After stabbing Judith Novellino to death, the defendant retrieved a pig mask from a hallway closet and placed it over her face. He then washed off the knife he used and hid it underneath the staircase leading to the lower level of the home. The defendant also discarded the bloody shoes he was wearing in a garbage bag that he threw out during his flight from the scene. The defendant was apprehended on June 24, 2010 in Puyallup, Washington where he had fled to meet a woman he had been communicating with on-line for several years.

The defendant faces 30 years to life in State Prison for the guilty verdict on the charge of murder and an additional 13 years on the other charges.         

Prosecutor Knapp stated, “Justice has been served by the jury’s swift and decisive verdict. Hopefully, Judy Novellino’s family can now have some sense of solace that the defendant was convicted of this heinous crime. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Judy’s surviving family members and friends. My personal thanks to Maggie Calderwood, Tia Manochio, Steve Wilson, Paul Nigro and everyone else involved in this prosecution.” 

Prosecutor Knapp thanks Chief Christopher Wagner, Captain Paul Nigro, Sgt. Scott Welsch and the Denville Police Department; Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Captain Stephen Wilson and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit; the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Section; and the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office whose efforts contributed to this result.

The Honorable Robert J. Gilson, J.S.C. presided. The defendant remains in the custody of the Morris County Correctional Facility pending sentencing which is scheduled for September 12, 2014.

Any inquiries can be directed to First Assistant Morris County Prosecutor Thomas Zelante at 973-285-6252 or tzelante@co.morris.nj.us.
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Wharton Woman Charged with Sexual Assault of Juvenile

July 25, 2014, 6:18 am
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Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp announces that Whitney Ball, 25 years old, of Wharton, New Jersey, has been charged with one count of First Degree Aggravated Sexual Assault, two counts of Second Degree Sexual Assault, and two counts of Third Degree Endangering the Welfare of Children.

Defendant is alleged to have engaged in multiple acts of digital penetration, and the defendant is also alleged to have engaged in multiple acts of sexual contact with a victim who was approximately 8 years old when the acts occurred. The victim alleged that the defendant would promise her candy and then would sexually assault her. The acts are alleged to have occurred in Wharton, New Jersey between June 1, 2013 and September 1, 2013. The victim also alleged that the defendant punched and kicked her in the stomach on multiple occasions. Those acts are alleged to have occurred between June 1, 2013 and April 30, 2014.

Defendant was arrested on July 24, 2014, and charged with one count of First Degree Aggravated Sexual Assault, two counts of Second Degree Sexual Assault, and two counts of Third Degree Endangering the Welfare of Children.

The investigation was handled by Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Detective James Bruno, Detective Marshall Wang and Det. Jazmin Munoz-Felder.

The Honorable Robert Gilson, J.S.C. set bail at $150,000 cash, bond or property without a 10 percent option, along with the condition that there be no contact with the victim and no unsupervised contact with children under the age of 16. The defendant is currently lodged in the Morris County Correctional Facility.

Anyone with information relating to these charges is urged to contact Detective James Bruno at the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit at 973-285-6200.

Prosecutor Knapp would like to thank the members of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit whose efforts contributed to this arrest.

A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until he or she has been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Any inquiries can be directed to First Assistant Morris County Prosecutor Thomas Zelante at 973-285-6252 or tzelante@co.morris.nj.us.

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Township of Randolph Motor Vehicle Crash

July 28, 2014, 6:51 am
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Morris County Prosecutor Fredric Knapp and Township of Randolph Police Chief David Stokoe, announce a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred in the Township of Randolph earlier today. On July 26, 2014, at approximately 1:35pm, the Township of Randolph Police Department was notified of a single car motor vehicle crash that occurred near 48 Ironia Road in the Township. The investigation has revealed that four juveniles were passengers in the motor vehicle. Two of the juveniles have been fatally injured. At this time, the investigation is ongoing and no additional information will be released today.

Law enforcement officers from the Morris County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit, the Township of Randolph Police Department, and the Morris County Sherriff's Office Criminal Investigation Section have taken part in this on-going investigation. The Township of Randolph Fire Department also participated in life saving and recovery. 

Any inquiries can be directed to First Assistant Morris County Prosecutor Thomas Zelante at 973-285-6252 or tzelante@co.morris.nj.us.
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Morris County Prosecutor's Office & Denville Police Announce Investigation of 2 Deaths

August 7, 2014, 9:53 am
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Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Denville Police Chief Christopher Wagner jointly announced that an investigation is currently underway to determine the circumstances of two adult persons found deceased in a residence on Arden Road in the township. Members of the Denville Police Department were dispatched to the residence earlier this morning on the report of a person found deceased in the single-family home. Further investigation by responding officers revealed another deceased person in the residence. The persons were described as an adult male and an adult female, although the identities have not been released pending positive identification and notification to the next of kin.

Prosecutor Knapp and Chief Wagner indicated that although the investigation is in the preliminary stages, there is no indication indicating that there is any threat to the community.

In addition to the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and the Denville Police Department, the Criminal Investigations Section of the Morris County Sheriff’s Office is also assisting in the investigation.

Any inquiries can be directed to First Assistant Prosecutor Thomas Zelante at 973-285-6252 or tzelante@co.morris.nj.us. It is not anticipated that any additional press information will be released today.
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Morris County Prosecutor Knapp Announces Cause and Manner of Deaths in Fatal Shootings in Denville

August 8, 2014, 10:49 am
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Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp announces the cause and manner of yesterday’s two deaths on Arden Road in the Township of Denville, as well as confirming the identities of the two individuals. 

As the result of post-mortem examinations conducted today by Deputy Morris County Medical Examiner Carlos Fonseca, the individuals were positively identified as Joan Bramhall, and her husband, John Bramhall.  In addition, the post-mortem examinations revealed that Joan Bramhall’s manner of death was listed as homicide caused by a gunshot wound inflicted upon her.  John Bramhall’s manner of death was listed as a suicide caused by a self-inflictedgunshot wound.

On the morning of Thursday, August 7, 2014, Denville Police were dispatched to the Arden Road residence on the report of a family member reporting the discovery of a deceased person in the residence.  Upon further examination by responding officers, a second deceased individual was also located in the residence.  The ensuing investigation, conducted by the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, the Denville Police Department and the Criminal Investigations Section of the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, did not reveal any evidence of outside intrusion into the residence. 

Prosecutor Knapp would like to thank Police Chief Christopher Wagner and the Denville Police Department, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Section, the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office, the Morris County Department of Law and Public Safety, and members of the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office for their collective assistance in this matter.

Any inquiries may be directed to First Assistant Prosecutor Thomas Zelante at 973-285-6252 or tzelante@co.morris.nj.us.  It is not anticipated that any additional press information will be released today.
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Arrest Made in Netcong Bank Robbery

August 11, 2014, 9:21 am
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Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and the Borough of Netcong Police Chief James Blesson announce an arrest in the bank robbery that occurred on July 11, 2014 at the Fulton Bank in the Borough of Netcong, New Jersey.

On August 8, 2014, the Federal Bureau of Investigation announced that Frank McBride, age 27, of Scranton, Pennsylvania, was taken into custody that morning by agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and officers from the Scranton Police Department.

McBride has been charged by way of a criminal complaint with bank robbery and interference with commerce by threats or violence (Hobbs Act violation) in connection with telephoned robbery demands and bomb threats to businesses in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York. 

Among the charges filed against McBride are those related to the bank robbery that occurred on July 11, 2014 at the Fulton Bank in the Borough of Netcong, New Jersey.  

McBride was scheduled to make an initial appearance before a magistrate judge on Friday, August 8, 2014 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

In a press release issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, they credited the investigative efforts by the FBI’s Scranton Resident Agency, in conjunction with the Scranton, Throop, Mayfield, West Pittston, Exeter, Avoca, and Port Jervis (New York); and Netcong Borough Police Department, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, the Luzerne County District Attorney’s Office, and the Lackawanna County District Attorney’s Office.

The charges and allegations are merely accusations, and the defendant is considered innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Philadelphia Division at 570-344-2404, the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor's Office at 973-285-6200, the Netcong Police Department at 973-347-7700 or Crimestoppers at 973-267-2255.

Any inquires reading this press release may be directed to First Assistant Prosecutor Thomas A. Zelante at 973-285-6252 or tzelante@co.morris.nj.us.
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Wayne Man Charged with Theft and Drug Offenses

August 19, 2014, 5:48 am
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Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Kinnelon Police Chief John Schwartz announce the arrest of Michael LaBorda IV, 25 years old of Wayne, New Jersey, on charges including several burglaries that were committed in the East Lake and Fayson Lakes section of Kinnelon.

On August 14, 2014 at 1:15 p.m. the Kinnelon Police Department, with the assistance of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, the Pequannock Police Department, the Wayne Police Department (Passaic County), the Bloomingdale Police Department (Passaic County), and the Oakland Police Department (Bergen County), arrested and charged LaBorda IV in connection with several burglaries that were committed in the East Lake and Fayson Lakes Section of Kinnelon over the past several weeks. The investigation was led by Sergeant Anthony Mauceri of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and Sergeant David Crouthamel of the Kinnelon Police Department.

The suspect is alleged to have gained entry to several homes through rear doors and windows of the burglarized homes. A majority of the property taken from the victims’ homes were money and jewelry. The investigation resulted in Mr. LaBorda being charged with several counts of Burglary, Theft, Criminal Mischief, and Receiving Stolen Property. In addition to these charges, Mr. LaBorda was also charged with Possession of Heroin and Possession Drug Paraphernalia, by the Wayne Police Department.

The Honorable Andrew M. Wubbenhorst, J.M.C. set bail at $75,000.00 with no 10 percent. The defendant was unable to post bail and was remanded to the Morris County Correctional Facility.

Prosecutor Knapp would like to thank the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, the Kinnelon Police Department, the Pequannock Police Department, the Wayne Police Department, the Bloomingdale Police Department, the Oakland Police Department, and the members of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Intelligence Unit and High Tech Crimes Unit whose efforts contributed to this arrest.

Anyone with information relating to these charges is urged to contact Sergeant Anthony Mauceri of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office at 973-285-6300 or the Kinnelon Police Department at 973-838-5400.

A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until he or she has been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Any inquiries can be directed to First Assistant Morris County Prosecutor Thomas Zelante at 973-285-6252 or tzelante@co.morris.nj.us.
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Long Branch Man Arrested on Sexual Assault and Child Endangerment Charges

August 19, 2014, 1:43 pm
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Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Dover Police Chief Harold Valentine announce
the arrest of  Mark S. Ngaojia, 26 years old, of Long Branch, New Jersey on sexual assault and child endangering charges.

Ngaojia was arrested on August 18, 2014, by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit, which led the investigation with assistance from the Dover Police Department, Lakewood Police Department and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office.

Defendant was charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault, a crime of the first degree; Sexual Assault, a crime of the second degree, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a crime of the second degree after a six-year old child alleged that Ngaojia had sexually penetrated her.

The Honorable Robert J. Gilson, J.S.C. authorized complaints set bail at $150,000.00 full cash, bond or property. The defendant was unable to post bail and was remanded to the Morris County Correctional Facility.

At the time of his arrest, the defendant was employed as a home health care aide and was a reservist in the United States Marine Corps.

Anyone with information relating to these charges is urged to contact the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit at 973-285-6200. Calls can also be placed to the Morris County Sheriff’s CrimeStopper Program at 973-COPCALL.

Prosecutor Knapp would like to thank the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit, Detective Louis Sperry of the Dover Police Department, the Lakewood Police Department, and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office for their contributions to this case.

A criminal complaint is merely an accusation.  Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until he or she has been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Any inquiries can be directed to First Assistant Morris County Prosecutor Thomas Zelante at 973-285-6252 or tzelante@co.morris.nj.us.
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MCPO Announces the Implementation of Driving While Intoxicated Checkpoint

August 25, 2014, 7:40 am
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Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Chief of Investigations John R. Speirs announce the implementation of a Driving While Intoxicated checkpoint in Roxbury Township, New Jersey.

The checkpoint is a result of a grant the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office has received from the State Division of Highway Traffic Safety Administration to conduct DWI checkpoints at various locations throughout Morris County. The County DWI Enforcement Grant is designed to establish checkpoints in cooperation with municipal police departments throughout Morris County.

A checkpoint is scheduled this weekend in Roxbury Township. Further dates will be announced in the future. The grant is in effect until the end of September.

Any inquiries can be directed to First Assistant Morris County Prosecutor Thomas Zelante at 973-285-6252 or tzelante@co.morris.nj.us.
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Human Remains Discovered in Roxbury Identified

August 28, 2014, 6:17 am
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Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp has issued the following statement:

“The human remains that were discovered at the Hercules Chemical Company in Roxbury, New Jersey on November 13, 2013 were examined by Forensic Scientists with the New Jersey State Police as well as a Forensic Odontologist.  As a result of said examinations, the human remains were identified as those of Ronald Blanco, date of birth March 4, 1984 whose last known address was in Wharton, New Jersey.  At this time, there is no indication of suspicious activity or trauma that would indicate that criminal activity resulted in the death of the decedent.” 

This will be the final statement issued from this office regarding this matter.

Any inquiries can be directed to First Assistant Morris County Prosecutor Thomas Zelante at 973-285-6252 or tzelante@co.morris.nj.us

 
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MCPO Announces the Implementation of Driving While Intoxicated Checkpoint

September 8, 2014, 12:36 pm
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Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Chief of Investigations John R. Speirs announce the implementation of a Driving While Intoxicated checkpoint in Randolph Township, New Jersey.

The checkpoint is a result of a grant the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office has received from the State Division of Highway Traffic Safety Administration to conduct DWI checkpoints at various locations throughout Morris County. The County DWI Enforcement Grant is designed to establish checkpoints in cooperation with municipal police departments throughout Morris County.

A checkpoint is scheduled this weekend in Randolph Township. Further dates will be announced in the future. The grant is in effect until the end of September.

Any inquiries can be directed to First Assistant Morris County Prosecutor Thomas Zelante at 973-285-6252 or tzelante@co.morris.nj.us.

 
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