February 14, 2008: Morris County Prosecutor Robert A. Bianchi, Esq., Morris County Prosecutor's Office Deputy Chief of Investigations William Schievella and Chief Sean Canning of the Lincoln Park Police Department announce the arrest of Dennis J. Gerber, the former Chief Financial Officer employed by the Borough of Lincoln Park. Gerber, age 57, of Saddle Brook, New Jersey was arrested on February 14, 2008 and charged with one count of Official Misconduct (2nd degree) and one count of Theft (3rd degree).

The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by Detective Sergeant Michael Hackett of the Lincoln Park Police Department and Detective Barry Bittenmaster of the Morris County Prosecutor's Office Specialized Crimes Unit.

On February 11, 2008 the Mayor's Office of the Borough of Lincoln Park discovered evidence revealing the misappropriation of funds by Dennis J. Gerber, the former Chief Financial Officer for the Borough of Lincoln Park.

The Mayor's Office immediately notified the Lincoln Park Police Department, which resulted in a joint investigation with the Morris County Prosecutor's Office.

The initial phase of the investigation revealed that Mr. Gerber misappropriated Borough funds for his personal benefit during January of 2008, in an amount exceeding $10,000.00.

Mr. Gerber resigned his position as Chief Financial Officer of the Borough of Lincoln Park on February 8, 2008 prior to the information about the alleged theft being uncovered.

On February 14, 2008, Mr. Gerber was arrested and charged by members of the Lincoln Park Police Department and the Morris County Prosecutor's Office. The investigation is continuing.

Mr. Gerber's bail was set by the Honorable John J. Harper, J.S.C. at $25,000 no 10%, cash bond or property. Mr. Gerber was released after posting bail.

Prosecutor Bianchi stated that "The arrest of Mr. Gerber was the result of the quick action of the Mayor's Office in reporting the alleged theft and the prompt actions of the Lincoln Park Police Department, which allowed the investigation to commence in a timely manner."

Prosecutor Bianchi is asking anyone that may have information pertaining to this allegation to contact the Lincoln Park Police Department at (973) 694-5533, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office at (973) 285-6200 or the Morris County Sheriff's Office CrimeStopper Program at (973) COP-CALL (973-267-2255).

A charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until or unless proven guilty.

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