August 22, 2008: Today, during a status conference held before the Honorable Salem Vincent Ahto, John Velez, Esq., attorney for the defendant, Bloomingdale resident Timothy Iberer, age 27, advised that he is in the process of possibly obtaining an expert for their case.

A pre trial conference is scheduled for September 12, 2008. The prosecution wishes to move this case to a speedy resolution so that the victim and family can begin the healing process.

Prosecutor Bianchi stated "The family is dealing with a very difficult situation through no fault of their own. They are a decent family and good parents and we would hope that the community will continue to support them during this difficult time."

Iberer was previously indicted on:

one count of First Degree Aggravated Sexual Assault
one count of Second Degree Attempted Aggravated Sexual Assault
one count of Second Degree Sexual Assault
one count of Second Degree Attempted Sexual Assault
two counts of Second Degree Burglary
one count of Third Degree Burglary
two counts of Third Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child

The charges stem from three separate incidents which allegedly occurred at a residence in Pequannock between August 1, 2007 and September 10, 2007. At approximately 3:00 am on September 10, 2007, a resident of the home found an individual, believed to be the defendant, in the victim's bedroom. The individual then allegedly jumped out of the window and fled. The victim, a child under the age of 13, later disclosed that the individual had been in the room on three occasions, including the morning of September 10, 2007. On one occasion he is alleged to have sexually assaulted the victim. The defendant allegedly gained access to the bedroom by cutting both corners of a screen leading to the first floor bedroom window. The defendant was arrested on September 21, 2007 in Bloomingdale, New Jersey.

The matter was jointly investigated by the Morris County Prosecutor's Office, Morris County Sheriff's Office, Pequannock Township Police Department, and the New Jersey State Police.

The defendant is currently lodged in the Morris County Correctional facility in lieu of $1,000,000.00 bail.

If convicted of the above charges, the defendant faces a potential custodial sentence of approximately 40 years, subject to the No Early Release Act, Parole Supervision for Life and Megan's Law.

Despite these pending charges, every defendant is presumed innocent, unless and until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt following a jury trial at which the defendant has all of his rights guaranteed by the U.S. and New Jersey Constitutions and relevant state law.

Media Contact: Agent Robyn D'Onofrio