August 8, 2007: Morris County Prosecutor Robert A. Bianchi, Esq., and Deputy Chief of Investigations William Schievella, extend their congratulations and thanks to the participants and guests of the Morris County National Night Out.

The Fifth Annual National Night Out was hosted by the Morris County Park Police in cooperation with the Morris County Park Commission. It was held on Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at the Mennen Sports Arena. The program was directed towards the public in an effort to familiarize them with the diverse law enforcement and community service agencies in Morris County. Attendees enjoyed free hot dogs, ice skating and music.

Members of the Morris County Prosecutor's Office participated in the program, namely individuals from the Victim Witness Unit, Narcotics Unit, Computer Crimes Unit, CARE Function and Fugitive Unit. Specifically, Executive Captain Richard Rose, Sergeant Michael Rogers, Agent William Tsigaras, Detective Elaine Stewart, Detective Mark Occhiuzzo, Detective Arama Perez-Ortiz, Detective Jan Monrad, Detective Supervisor Matthew Potter, Sergeant Steven Wilson, Detective Supervisor Charles Brady, Assistant Prosecutor Catherine Broderick, Victim Witness Coordinator Trish Stewart and Victim Witness Advocates Janine Schilp, Amanda Frey and Keyla Dent were all in attendance.

Morris County Park Police Captain Gloria Sullivan, who coordinated the event, indicated that approximately 4,000 people attended the festivities.

Prosecutor Bianchi stated, "Tonight's event was a real success. The Morris County Park Police did an outstanding job of organizing and coordinating the program and the representation by members of the Morris County Prosecutor's Office was impressive. I look forward to interacting with the community through programs such as this."

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