October 21, 2008: A Morris County Grand Jury returned a forty count indictment charging James Nalbone, age 42, of Riverdale, with:

Eight counts of First Degree Aggravated Sexual Assault
Eight counts of Second Degree Sexual Assault
Eight counts of Third Degree Aggravated Criminal Sexual Contact
Eight counts of Fourth Degree Criminal Sexual Contact
Eight Counts of Third Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child

The charges stem from separate incidents that were sexual in nature which allegedly occurred at various locations in Morris County between July 1, 2007 and October 31, 2007.

This matter was jointly investigated by the Morris County Prosecutor's Office, Morris County Sheriff's Office, Riverdale Police Department, and the Sussex County Prosecutor's Office.

Prosecutor Bianchi stated "This office continues to aggressively arrest and prosecute cases where persons abuse and harm our children. This indictment is an expression of that philosophy and we shall continue to prosecute this matter with vigor, until its conclusion."

If convicted of the above charges, the defendant faces a potential custodial sentence of approximately 30 years in New Jersey State Prison with 85% to be served before he is eligible for parole. The defendant would also be subject to 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.

This case is being handled by Assistant Prosecutor LaJuan Tucker, Esq. The defendant is represented by Gary Thompson, Esq.

The investigation is continuing and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Morris County Prosecutor's Office at 973-285-6200 or the Morris County Sheriff's Office CrimeStoppers Program at 973-COP-CALL (973-267-2255).

Media Contact: Agent Robyn D'Onofrio