County Prosecutor

February 14 Randy Gwaltney, 33, of Trenton, pled guilty to shoplifting, a 4th degree crime. Sentencing is scheduled for April 8. He admitted to stealing approximately forty DVD's from the Hampton Wal-Mart on April 26, 2004. Eric L. Leger, 34, of Vernon, pled guilty to third degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance. Sentencing is scheduled for April 8. He was stopped and arrested on an outstanding bench warrant in Wanton July 8, 2004 by New Jersey State Police Detective Joseph Salokas. A search of his person resulted in the seizure of 13 bags of heroin. Gregory Fasciano, 44, of Dingman's Ferry, Pa., pled guilty to third degree accomplice liability to possess a controlled dangerous substance. Sentencing is scheduled for April 8. On Feb. 10, 2004, Sparta Police Officer John Lamon stopped a vehicle in which Fasciano was a passenger. Fasciano admitted that he owned some of the five bags of heroin seized from his co-defendant. Raymond S. Philip, 50, of Wantage, pled guilty to credit card theft, a third degree crime. Sentencing is scheduled for May 13. He admitted to using his deceased father's identification information in order to obtain two credit cards in July of 2004, which he then used to make several purchases, February 17 A jury found Jose Colon, 47, of Newton, guilty of second degree sexual assault, two counts of second degree endangering the welfare of a child and fourth degree lewdness. He is to be sentenced on April 22. During over-night visitations between October 2000 and September 2001, the defendant kissed a three-year-old female on her genital area and touched his own genital area at the same time for his own sexual gratification. These events occurred in front of another child who was four-years-old at the time. Antonio Dorantes-Palantoc, 29, of Vernon, was indicted on charges of aggravated assault, a second degree crime; aggravated assault, a third degree crime; and possession of a weapon, a third degree crime. It is alleged that on July 7, 2004, in Vernon Township, Dorantes-Palantoc caused serious bodily Injury to Javier Lopez by stabbing him with a knife. Julio Jijon, 20, or Vernon was indicted on charges of possession of a weapon, a fourth degree crime. It is alleged that on July 7, 2004, in Vernon Township, Jijon possessed a knife unlawfully. John Grzegorzewski, 21, of Oak Ridge, was indicted on charges of vehicular homicide, a crime of the second degree; and two counts of assault by auto, a crime of the fourth degree. It is alleged that on Dec. 13, 2003, in the Township of Lafayette, Grzegorzewskl drove his vehicle in a reckless manner, causing the death of Taryn Plkaard and serious bodily injuries to Melissa Carr and Joseph Kopec. All three victims were passengers in Grzegorzewski's vehicle. A Grand Jury indictment is a charge only. The defendant is presumed innocent until guilt may be proved at a jury trial. February 18 James R. Smith, 24, of Newton; Raymond Demercurio, 18, of Vernon; and Christopher Mackerley, 19, of Vernon, were indicted on charges of second degree burglary with a deadly weapon and third degree theft. Smith and Demercurio were also charged with third degree burglary and third degree theft and Mackerley was charged with third degree receiving stolen property, The case was investigated by Det. Sgt. Tom Kulsar of the Franklin Police Department. Smith and Demercurio allegedly broke into a private residence taking jewelry and other property. They later returned to this same home with Mackerley and taking more items, including a handgun. James R. Smith, 24, of Franklin, was indicted on charges of third degree burglary and third degree theft. The case was investigated by Ptl. Leo Kinney of the Franklin Police Department. Smith allegedly broke into the victim's home, taking an X-Box game system and approximately $800 worth of games. All items were returned to the owner. Michael Hannigan, 24, of Newton was indicted on two counts of fourth degree criminal trespass. The case was investigated by Ptl. Neil Casey of the Newton Police Department. On two separate occasions defendant was allegedly caught standing on a rock to look into the windows of a young girl. A Grand Jury indictment is a charge only. The defendant is presumed innocent until guilt may be proved at a jury trial.