September 19, 2008: Morris County Prosecutor Robert A. Bianchi, Esq. and Deputy Chief of Investigations William Schievella proudly announce the following appointments:

Joseph Napurano, Esq. as an Assistant Prosecutor.

Prior to coming to the Morris County Prosecutor's Office, Assistant Prosecutor Napurano worked as a law clerk to the Honorable Peter V. Ryan, J.S.C. in Essex County. He graduated from Seton Hall University School of Law in May of 2007. He received a bachelor's degree in history from the University of Maryland in 2001. He is currently assigned to Judge Ahto's trial team.

Julie Serfess, Esq., as an Assistant Prosecutor.

Assistant Prosecutor Serfess graduated from Widener University School of Law in May of 2007. Following graduation, she clerked for the Honorable William J. McGovern, III in Sussex County. She graduated from Rutgers College in 2003 with a bachelor's degree in Administration of Justice and she received a minor in Psychology. She is currently assigned to Judge Manahan's Trial Team.

Thomas Laird as a Detective.

Detective Laird graduated from Saint Anselm College in December of 2006 with a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and a certificate in Forensic Chemistry. He has been employed by the Morris County Prosecutor's Office since February 2007. Detective Laird will be assigned to the General Investigations Unit.

Carolina Moreno as a Detective.

Detective Moreno graduated from Seton Hall University with a Master's Degree in International Relations and a bachelor's degree in International Relations. She is currently an analyst with the Intelligence Crimes Task Force. Detective Moreno will be assigned to the General Investigations Unit.

Bruce LaFera as a Detective.

Detective LaFera graduated from County College of Morris with a degree in Criminal Justice. He then completed the Essex County College Police Academy. He began his professional career with the UMDMJ Police Department as a patrolman. He will be assigned to the General Investigations Unit.

Additionally, Detective Christopher Lombardi is being promoted to Detective Supervisor. Detective Supervisor Lombardi received his bachelor's degree from Kean College and received a Master's degree from Farleigh Dickenson University. Prior to coming to the Prosecutor's Office, Detective Supervisor Lombardi worked for the Long Hill Township Police Department and the Clinton Township Police Department. Detective Lombardi is currently assigned to the General Investigations Unit and is a certified Polygraph Examiner.

Prosecutor Bianchi stated "Joseph and Julie are exceptionally bright legal talents with a great amount of potential. I am confident in their abilities to advocate on behalf of the citizens of Morris County and to seek justice in every case they handle.

Detectives Laird and Moreno have already established themselves as hard working and qualified individuals which is the reason they are so deserving of the promotion to detective. Detective LaFera has prior law enforcement experience that is invaluable in this office. Detective Supervisor Lombardi is regarded as an extremely bright mind and is deserving of this promotion.

The attorneys that work with all of the promotees have great regard for their work product and dedication. These individuals all fit into the Morris County Prosecutor's Office family because of their ability to work hard. I look forward to working together towards the same goal which is serving the citizens of Morris County."

Media Contact: Agent Robyn D'Onofrio