December 21, 2007: Morris County Prosecutor Robert A. Bianchi, Esq. proudly announces the appointment of David J. Bruno, Esq. as an Assistant Prosecutor.

Prior to coming to the Morris County Prosecutor's Office, Assistant Prosecutor Bruno worked as an associate at the Law Offices of Edward J. Bilinkas, P.C. in Randolph where he represented clients in the area of criminal and civil matters. In addition, Assistant Prosecutor Bruno has appeared in Municipal, Superior and Federal courts. Bruno is a 2006 graduate of New York Law School where he received his Juris Doctor degree. He received his bachelor's degree in Business Finance from Seton Hall University in 2003. While in law school, Assistant Prosecutor Bruno interned for the Honorable Paul Vichness, J.S.C in Essex County Superior Court and the Honorable Mark Falk, a Federal Magistrate Judge in Newark.

Prosecutor Bianchi stated "Dave is an exceptionally bright legal talent who has criminal defense experience which is a very important tool for any prosecutor. He worked for Ed Bilinkas who is a well respected criminal defense attorney as well as a noted Assistant Prosecutor and United States Attorney which has given Dave an excellent background to thrive as an Assistant Prosecutor on behalf of the citizens of Morris County. I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Bruno as co counsel in a complex federal court matter and his abilities were demonstrably greater then many of his peers with similar experience."

Media Contact: Agent Robyn D'Onofrio

December 21, 2007: Morris County Prosecutor Robert A. Bianchi, Esq. proudly announces the promotion of Donald Dangler to Detective Supervisor.

Detective Supervisor Dangler began his law enforcement career at the Morris County Prosecutor's Office in 1988. At that time, he was assigned to the Grand Jury Unit. From there, Detective Supervisor Dangler spent time in nearly every unit in the office including Trial, Major Crimes/Homicide, Fraud, Insurance Fraud, Missing Persons/Juvenile and his current assignment in the Arson and Environmental Crimes Unit. He is also a trained crisis negotiator.

Detective Supervisor Dangler will continue as Detective Supervisor of the Arson and Environmental Crime Function of the Major Crimes Unit and Weapons of Mass Destruction Assessment Team. He graduated from Marquette University in 1976 with a bachelor's degree in Sociology and Law Enforcement. He received his masters in criminal justice in 1985 from John Jay College.

Prosecutor Bianchi stated "The promotion of Detective Supervisor Dangler is in recognition of the dedication and leadership qualities that he has exhibited throughout his career. It is an honor to be able to recognize such a committed member of this office for his service to the citizens of Morris County."

Media Contact: Agent Robyn D'Onofrio

December 21, 2007: Morris County Prosecutor Robert A. Bianchi, Esq., and Boonton Chief of Police Michael Beltran announce the arrest of Boonton resident Terrance Batchelor, age 43.

On December 21, 2007 at approximately 1:30 pm, members of the Morris County Prosecutor's Office Special Enforcement Unit, Boonton Police Department, New Jersey State Police T.E.A.M.S. (Technical Emergency And Mission Specialists) Unit and the New Jersey Division of Parole Fugitive Unit executed search and arrest warrants authorized by the Honorable Thomas V. Manahan, J.S.C. at 106 Maple Avenue, Apartment 2, in Boonton. Batchelor's residence is located in close proximity to Boonton High School.

This was the result of a two month joint undercover investigation conducted by the Morris County Prosecutor's Office Special Enforcement Unit, New Jersey State Police and the Boonton Police Department. The investigation focused on the distribution of heroin within the Town of Boonton. As a result of the investigation, Batchelor was charged with fifteen drug related counts including:

• Three Counts of Third Degree Possession of CDS (heroin)
• Three Counts of Third Degree Possession of CDS (heroin) with intent to distribute
• Three Counts of Third Degree Distribution of CDS (heroin)
• Three Counts of Third Degree Possession of CDS with the intent to distribute within 1000 feet of a school
• Three Counts of Third Degree Distribution of CDS (heroin) within 1000 feet of a school

The defendant was transported to the Morris County Correctional Facility and lodged in lieu of $250,000.00 bail set by Judge Manahan.

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.

Media Contact: Agent Robyn D'Onofrio