December 7, 2007: Morris County Prosecutor Robert A. Bianchi, Esq., and Riverdale Borough Police Chief Thomas J. Soules announce the arrest of James F. Nalbone, age 41, of Riverdale Borough, on one count of First Degree Aggravated Sexual Assault, one count of Second Degree Sexual Assault, one count of Third Degree Aggravated Criminal Sexual Contact, one count of Fourth Degree Criminal Sexual Contact and one count of Third Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

An investigation conducted by Detective Richard Roemmele of the Riverdale Borough Police Department revealed that the alleged conduct between Nalbone and the victim occurred between July of 2007 and October 2007.

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.

If anyone has any further information they are encouraged to contact the Morris County Prosecutor's Office at 973-285-6200 or the Riverdale Borough Police Department at 973-835-0034 or the Morris County Sheriff's Office CrimeStoppers Program at 973-COP-CALL (973-267-2255).

Media Contact: Agent Robyn D'Onofrio

December 7, 2007: Morris County Prosecutor Robert A. Bianchi, Esq., Deputy Chief of Investigations William Schievella, Morris County Sheriff Edward V. Rochford, and Morris Township Chief of Police Michael Loughman announce the investigation into a fatal motor vehicle accident which took place today.

At approximately 8:05 am, a 911 call was placed to the Morris County Communications Center reporting a motor vehicle crash on Mendham Road. Bernard J. Arntz, age 54, of Morristown, was operating a silver four door 2001 Honda Accord. He was traveling east on Mendham Road where he collided head on with a 2007 Bentley being operated by Claire Eckert, age 48, of Bernardsville, who was traveling west on Mendham Road. Eckert suffered minor injuries and was transported to Morristown Memorial Hospital. Arntz was pronounced dead at 8:15 am by Dr. Mark Mandel via Medic 11 from Morristown Memorial Hospital.

The accident is being investigated by the Morris Township Police Department, Morris County Prosecutor's Office, Morris County Sheriff's Department, and the Morris County Medical Examiner's Office.

Also assisting at the scene were the Morris County Park Police, Mendham Township Police Department, Morris Minutemen First Aid Squad and the Morris Township Fire Department.

The investigation is on-going and any witnesses to this crash are asked to contact the Morris Township Police Department Traffic and Safety Unit at (973) 539-0777.

Media Contact: Agent Robyn D'Onofrio