October 23, 2007: On October 23, 2007, a Morris County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Altreem M. Houser, of Dover, with one count of Third Degree Eluding.

The charges stem from an incident which occurred on August 5, 2007. At approximately 5:00 am on that date, Randolph Township Patrolman Neil Caufield observed a motorcycle exiting off Route 10 and going onto Salem Street, heading towards Dover. Officer Caufield ran the motorcycle's plate via his Mobile Data Terminal which indicated that the plate was not on file with Motor Vehicle Commission. He effectuated a motor vehicle stop in Victory Gardens. The motorcyclist stopped, looked back at the officer and sped away. A check of Motor Vehicle Commission records led officers to the original owner of the motorcycle who told officers he sold it to this defendant. The defendant was thereafter identified as the driver and was arrested.

The defendant is currently lodged in the Morris County Correctional Facility in lieu of $100,000.00 bail.

If convicted of third degree eluding, the defendant faces a maximum potential custodial sentence of up to 5 years.

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 Joseph J. D'Onofrio, Jr., Esq. The defendant is represented by Jessica Moses, Esq., of Morristown.

Media Contact: Agent Robyn D'Onofrio
(973) 285-6222