SUSSEX COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE
July 23Charles Gabriel, 40, of Newton was indicted on one count of aggravated assault, a second-degree crime, one count of attempted aggravated assault with a deadly weapon a third-degree crime, one count of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, a fourth-degree crime, one countt of aggravated assault with bodily injury on a law enforcement officer, a third-degree crime and one count of making terroristic threats, a crime of the third degree.
The case was investigated by Det. Thomas Muller of the Newton Police Dept.
Torey Posey, 37, of Hamburg was indicted on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a crime of the third degree, one count of making terroristic threats, a crime of the third degree and one count of contempt of a final restraining order, a crime of the fourth degree.
The case was investigated by Trooper Christopher J. Perez of the New Jersey state police.
July 29Charles Gabriel, 40, of Newton was indicted on charges of two counts of violation of Community Supervision for Life.
The case was investigated by Michael Marino of the New Jersey State Parole Board.
July 31Robert M. Jackson, 27, of Paterson was sentenced to 11 years in state prison with 48 months of parole of parole ineligibility and $2,205 in court fines.
He pleaded guilty on June 8 to the second-degree crime of possession with intent to distributed 997 bags of heroin on Aug. 16, 2013, in Hopatcong to an individual cooperating with the Hopatcong Police Dept.
Aug. 3Gina L. Thornton, 28, of Newton pleaded guilty to fourth-degree defrauding a drug test and to a violation of probation.
Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 2.
On May 28, 2015, while serving a probationary term for a conviction for burglary and theft, Thornton was providing a urine sample to the Probation Department and was found to be attempting to use another person’s urine for the test. The matter was investigated by Sheriff’s Officer W. Lunger.
Charles Taylor, 29, of Hamburg pleaded guilty to aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, a crime of the third degree.
Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 9.
Hardyston police responded to a report of a highly intoxicated person. When they entered the home, the defendant was found visibly intoxicated. While police were trying to get Mr. Taylor to sit down He resisted, shoving one of the officers and tried to kick and strike them.
Maria Batista, 40, of Franklin pleaded guilty to fourth-degree theft.
Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 2.
While serving as the treasurer for the Franklin Home and School Association, the defendant used cash, checks and a credit card from the Association’s bank account for her own personal use and purchases.
Aaron M. Brown, 28, of Wantage pleaded guilty to the third-degree crime of distribution of an imitation controlled dangerous substance.
Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 2.
He admitted to selling an imitation controlled dangerous substance to an individual cooperating with the Sussex County Gangs, Guns and Narcotics Task Force in Wantage on March 20.
Aug. 7John McKevitt, 26, of Hopatcong was sentenced to three years of probation, to submit to a TASC evaluation and follow all recommendations. He must pay mandatory fines and fees totaling $1555 and restitution of $300.
He pleaded guilty on June 22, to making terroristic threats, a third-degree crime. He threatened to commit a crime of violence, specifically assault, against two individuals.
Aug. 10Emily I. Vandermark, 21, of Stockholm pleaded guilty to third-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance.
Sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 25.
In pleading guilty, Vandermark admitted to being in possession of heroin on Dec. 18, 2014, in Hardyston Township. The matter was investigated by Patrolman R. Nudo of the Hardyston Township Police Dept.
Aug. 11Sean Murray, 26, of Sparta was sentenced to three years probation with 60 days in the Keogh-Dwyer Correctional Facility — deferred pending a four-month review. He also must undergo a TASC evlauation and follow all recommendations, complete intensive outpatient drug treatment, abstain from durgs and alcohol and pay $1,550 in court fines and fees.
He pleaded guilty on June 15, to third-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance, unlawful taking means of a conveyance, obstruction of administration of the law and theft, all crimes of the fourth degree.
In January, Murray, took a family member’s car without their permission. He eventually returned the vehicle and when advised that police were looking for him, he refused to turn himself in. When he was later located by Franklin police he was found to be in possession of a small amount of heroin.