October 8, 2008: Today, Morris County Prosecutor Robert A. Bianchi, Esq, and Deputy Chief of Investigations William Schievella will be celebrating the First Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration at 2:00 pm in the Freeholder's Public Meeting Room on the 5th Floor.

The Morris County Prosecutor's Office would like to ask you to join us in honoring our local Hispanic-American leaders that have honored our government with extraordinary service. Those who are being recognized are:

Lieutenant Denise Arsenault for her achievements as lieutenant in the Morris County Prosecutor's Office

Detective Arama Perez-Ortiz who was the first Hispanic police officer at Montclair State University prior to working for the Morris County Prosecutor's Office and for her role in the inception of the Morris County Prosecutor's Office Community Affairs Unit

Corporal Edwin Santana who is a member of the Executive Board for the New Jersey Gang Investigators Association and speaks nationwide to police regarding gang issues

Executive Director Xiomara Guereva of Hispanic Affairs in Morris County for her achievements in social service and for serving the Hispanic community in Morris County

Director Jose Cordero who is the Director of the Guns, Gangs, Drugs and Safe Streets Strategy for the Attorney General's Office.

Prosecutor Bianchi stated "I am proud to honor such impressive law enforcement officers of Hispanic ancestry. They are shining examples of the greatness of the Hispanic culture and their contribution to the greatness of this nation."

Media Contact: Agent Robyn D'Onofrio