County Prosecutor

March 16 Gregory Bracco, age 20, of Hopalcong, pled guilty to the third degree crime of accomplice liability to possess heroin. He is scheduled for sentencing on April 13. He admitted helping another individual travel to Newark and back for the purpose of obtaining heroin on June 28, 2006 in Hopatcong. March 19 Patrick D. Homan, age 19, of Hopatcong, pled guilty to Burglary, a third degree crime, Theft, a third degree crime and Possession of Heroin, a third degree crime. Sentencing is scheduled for May 18. David Van Skiver, age 19, of Newton, pled guilty to the fourth degree crime of distribution of marijuana. He is scheduled for sentencing on June 15. He admitted to distributing less than one ounce of marijuana to another individual who, in rum, sold it to an undercover detective assigned to the Sussex County Narcotics Task Force. Michael Hand, age 41, of Newton, pled guilty to two counts of third degree distribution of a controlled dangerous substance while within 1,000 feet of a school. He is scheduled for sentencing on May 11. He admitted to distributing crack cocaine on two occasions in January to an individual cooperating with the Sussex County Narcotics Task Force. The distributions occurred at 96 Main Street, which was the boarding house where Hand lived and is within 1,000 of St. Joseph’s School. Zachery Drake, age 21, of Newton, pled guilty to the second degree crime of distribution of a controlled dangerous substance within 500 feet of a public park. He is scheduled for sentencing on May 11. He admitted that on Dec. 5, 2006, he distributed 12 doses of Ecstasy to an undercover detective assigned to the Sussex County Narcotics Task Force and that the distribution occurred within 500 feet of the county park. Kevin Muns, age 26, of Hopatcong, pled guilty to the third degree crime of possession of a controlled dangerous substance. He is scheduled for sentencing on May 11. He admitted to possessing trace amounts of heroin which were discovered during a brief investigation by Hopatcong Police Officer Megan McCluskey on Oct. 31, 2006. Rashaud Hamilton, age 19, of Port Jervis, N.Y., pled guilty to two counts of third degree distribution of a controlled dangerous substance. He is scheduled for sentencing on May 11. He admitted distributing crack cocaine on two occasions in Montague to an individual cooperating with the Sussex County Narcotics Task Force. Richard Willet, age 28, of Sussex, , pled guilty to Aggravated Assault, a third degree crime. Sentencing is scheduled for May 18. March 20 John R. Hall, Jr., age 19, of Sussex, pled guilty to Burglary, a third decree crime, resulting from a Feb. 26, 2006, entry of a structure on Ryan Road in Wantage Township, and Theft, a third degree crime. Hall removed a wallet and cash on February 9, 2006, from a residence he was visiting in Sussex Borough. Sentencing is scheduled for May 18. March 23 James Alston, age 37,of Perth Amboy, was sentenced to nine months to be served after completion of his parole violation sentence. He pled guilty on Jan. 29 to Aggravated Assault on a police officer, a fourth degree crime. He admitted to hitting Newton Detective Neil Casey in the face causing injury to his eye, while being arrested on an outstanding warrant for violating his parole. Brian Goral, age 34, of Wantage, was sentenced to two years probation. He must submit to a mental health evaluation and follow all recommendations, and perform 120 hours of community service. He must pay total fines and penalties of $155 and submit a DNA sample at his expense. He pled guilty on Jan. 29 to terroristic threats, a third degree crime. On Dec. 2, 2006 in Wantage Township, a verbal argument between three individuals escalated into a physical altercation with the defendant stating he was “going to. kill” the other two individuals involved. March 26 Jack W. Asencio, age 26, of Sussex, pled guilty to two counts of third degree Burglary, one count of fourth degree Theft, one count of third degree Theft and one count of third degree Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance. Sentencing is scheduled for May 18. John Bishop, age 41, of Sussex, pled guilty to the third degree crime of possession of cocaine and to motor vehicle tickets for failure to signal and driving while intoxicated. He is scheduled for sentencing on May 18. He admitted that on Oct. 8, 2006, he was stopped by Vernon Police Officer Daniel Young for failing to signal a turn and that he was in possession of a vial of cocaine. His blood alcohol level was .08.per cent. Miguel Matos, age 22, of Sussex, pled guilty to two counts of third degree Burglary, one count of fourth degree Theft and two counts of third degree Theft. Sentencing is scheduled for May 18. March 26 Tomasz Przybojewski, age 21, of Westwood pled guilty to one count of Child Abuse, a fourth degree crime. During the evening of 8/13/06 into the early morning hours of 8/14/06, while caring for I..P. a two-month-old child, defendant dropped L.P, into her crib, which caused internal injuries including a subdural hematoma. March 27 Jeffrey Bissonnette, age 35, of Flanders, pled guilty to third degree possession of cocaine, third degree eluding, fourth degree hindering apprehension and a motor vehicle ticket for driving while suspended. He is scheduled for sentencing on April 27. He admitted to possessing cocaine, which he threw out of the window of the motor vehicle he was operating on Nov. 18, 2005, in Byram while attempting to avoid being stopped by Byram Police Officer Daniel DeWald. His driver’s license was suspended at the time. March 30 Jonathan Carrow, age 23, of the Bronx, N.Y., was sentenced to two years probation. He was ordered to serve ten days in the Keogh-Dwyer Correctional Facility and was given credit for three days served, and must also serve 20 days in the Sheriffs Labor Assistance Program. He must pay restitution in the amount of $865. He must pay total fines and penalties of $I55 and submit a DNA sample at his expense. He pled guilty on Feb. 5 to theft, a third degree crime. On Dec. 12, 2006, Carrow and a co-defendant took several items from the Shop-Rite in Franklin without paying for them. Their vehicle was subsequently stopped in Vernon Township where the merchandise was found in the vehicle and no receipts could be provided by either individual. Steven Gummerson, age 24 of Stillwater, was sentenced to one year probation. On Feb. 23, Gummerson was found guilty after a bench trial of Possession of an Imitation Firearm for an Unlawful Purpose, a fourth degree crime. He was involved in an altercation at a Ryerson Avenue Residence on Nov. 5, 2006. Gummerson went to the residence to speak with his ex-girlfriend, and became involved in a verbal dispute with several people at the residence. As he was leaving, Gummerson removed an imitation firearm from his car, cocked the gun, and stated, “What’s up now?” to one of the residents. The victim did not know if the gun was real and the police were called. Grzegorz Maczka, age 20, of Garfield, was sentenced to two years probation and 45 days S.L.A.P.. In addition, Maczka and two others are to pay restitution in the amount of $26,863.79. He pled guilty on Feb. 5 to two counts of Burglary and two counts of Theft, all third degree crimes. He admitted to breaking into several cars at Sussex Honda and Bell BMW in August, 2004. April 4 An indictment charges Paul S. Turcsik of Dingmans Ferry, Pa., with second degree aggravated assault, third degree terroristic threats, fourth degree possession of a prohibited weapon and third degree unlawful possession of a weapon. The case was investigated by Trooper C. Pokrywa of the New Jersey State Police. The Grand Jury alleges that on June 23, 2006, Turcsik visited a family friend, electronically shocked her with a Taser device, grabbed her neck, pushed her to the floor and threatened to hurt her. The case was presented to the Grand Jury by Assistant Prosecutor Robert L. Klingenburg. Arraignment before the Superior Court in Newton will be within the next six weeks. A Grand Jury indictment is a charge only. The defendant is presumed innocent until guilt may be proved at a jury trial. An indictment charges Adrian A. Carel, of Hamburg, with fourth degree forgery, fourth degree uttering a forged instrument, fourth degree alteration/falsification of a medical record, fourth degree contempt and two counts of third degree tampering with public records. The case was investigated by Lt. George Kately of the Sussex County Sheriff’s Department. The Grand Jury alleges that on June 2, 2006, Carel provided the Keogh-Dwyer Correctional Farility with an altered doctor’s note that he had changed the dates on in order to avoid serving a court ordered S.L.A.P. sentence. The case was presented to the Grand Jury by Assistant Prosecutor Robert L. Klingenburg. Arraignment before the Superior Court in Newton will be within the next six weeks. A Grand Jury indictment is a charge only. The defendant is presumed innocent until guilt may he proved at a jury trial. An indictment charges Olger Paramo of Newark, with third degree criminal simulation. The case was investigated by Cpl. John Larnon of the Sparta Township Police Department. The Grand Jury alleges that on Dec. 1, 2006, Paramo was pulled over in Sparta Township for a motor vehicle violation and provided a false driver’s license to the officer, which he admitted was a fake. The case was presented to the Grand Jury by Assistant Prosecutor Robert L. Klingenburg. Arraignment before the Superior Court in Newton will be within the next six weeks. A Grand Jury indictment is a charge only. The defendant is presumed innocent until guilt may be proved at a jury trial. An indictment charges Robert F. Roe, of Newton, with third degree theft. The case was investigated by Trooper G. Redden of the New Jersey State Police. The Grand Jury alleges that on April 5, 2006, Roe took several model toy trains belonging to his stepfather, which he later sold to a toy store in Westfield. The case was presented to the Grand Jury by Assistant Prosecutor Robert L. Klingenburg. Arraignment before the Superior Court in Newton will be within the next six weeks. A Grand Jury indictment is a charge only. The defendant is presumed innocent until guilt may he proved at a jury trial.