March 27, 2008: Morris County Prosecutor Robert A. Bianchi, Esq., Deputy Chief William Schievella, and Boonton Chief of Police Michael Beltran announce the investigation into a bomb threat at the Boonton High School.

On March 27, 2008 at approximately 12:30 pm, the Town of Boonton Police Department received a call from officials at the Boonton High School reporting a written bomb threat in the school. The investigation, conducted by the Town of Boonton Police Department, Morris County Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad, Morris County Sheriff's Office CIS and the Morris County Prosecutor's Office Weapons of Mass Destruction Assessment Team revealed that a teacher found a message hand written on a desk in the science lab that read "Gonna bomb the school on 4/4".

The building was searched by the school employees with the assistance of the Morris County Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad and the Morris County Prosecutor's Office Weapons of Mass Destruction Assessment Team and nothing was located.

Prosecutor Robert A. Bianchi, Esq. stated "Additional investigative steps are being taken to ensure the safety of the students. This threat is deemed to be low. We are however encouraging school officials, students and parents to be vigilant and report anything suspicious to school officials and law enforcement".

Individuals with information are encouraged to contact the Morris County Prosecutor's Office at 973-285-6200, Town of Boonton Police Department at 973-402-9371 or Morris County CrimeStoppers Program at 973-COP-CALL.

Media Contact: Agent Robyn D'Onofrio

March 25, 2008: A Morris County Grand Jury returned an eleven count indictment charging Juan Rendon, age 40, of Wharton, with:

One count of First Degree Attempted Murder

One count of First Degree Carjacking

One count of First Degree Kidnapping

One count of First Degree Robbery

One count of Second Degree Aggravated Assault

Two counts of Third Degree Aggravated Assault

One count of Third Degree Terroristic Threats

One count of Third Degree Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purposes

One count of Fourth Degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon

One count of Fourth Degree Unlawful Taking by Means of Conveyance

These charges stem from an incident which allegedly occurred in Dover on July 21, 2007. At approximately 7:00 p.m., eyewitnesses observed an individual, believed to be the defendant, chasing two other men while holding a knife. It is alleged that the defendant then stabbed one of the other two men multiple times, causing severe and life threatening injuries. The defendant then jumped into a nearby taxi and ordered the driver at knifepoint to drive him to Wharton. The defendant has not been arrested and remains at large.

The matter was jointly investigated by the Dover Police Department and the Morris County Sheriff's Office.

If convicted of the above charges, the defendant faces a potential custodial sentence of 30 years in New Jersey State Prison.

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.

The investigation is continuing and anyone with information on this case, including the whereabouts of the defendant, is encouraged to contact the Morris County Prosecutor's Office at 973-285-6200, the Town of Dover Police Department at 973-366-0302 or the Morris County Sheriff's Office CrimeStopper Program at 973-COP-CALL (973-267-2255).

Media Contact: Agent Robyn D'Onofrio

March 18, 2008: Morris County Prosecutor Robert A. Bianchi, Esq., Roxbury Township Chief of Police Mark Noll and Morristown Bureau of Police Chief Peter Demnitz announce the investigation and arrest in connection with a bank robbery which occurred at the Commerce Savings Bank located on South Street, Morristown, New Jersey on March 6, 2008.

At approximately 4:50 pm on Thursday, March 6, 2008, the actor, described as a Hispanic male in his early 20’s, approximately 5'02" to 5'06", entered the Commerce Bank and passed a note to the teller demanding money. No weapon was displayed however the suspect indicated that he possessed one. The actor then fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of money.

At 3:20 pm on March 17, 2008, Roxbury Sgt. Marc Palanchi stopped a 1990 Buick bearing N.Y. registration on Berkshire Valley Road in Roxbury Township. The driver was a man identified as Yousef Iguenaran aka Yousef Iguenara, Youssef Iguenaran, and Karim Iguinarana.

A computer inquiry showed that the vehicle had been reported stolen in New York. Sgt. Palanchi arrested the defendant for possession of a stolen vehicle.

A search of the defendant's person revealed a note that is alleged to be the same type of note that was presented to the bank teller during the Morristown robbery on March 6, 2008.

Sgt. Palanchi viewed the defendant on March 17, 2008 after his arrest and also viewed video surveillance and still photos taken during the Commerce Bank robbery in Morristown.

It was the opinion of Sgt. Palanchi the defendant is the man depicted in the video surveillance and still photos of the Morristown robbery.

The suspect was transported to the Rockaway Township Police Department. The suspect was identified as:

Yousif Iguenarane
DOB 10-14-85
Kenvil Hotel Room #23
Kenvil, New Jersey

Charges:
Armed Robbery (1st Degree)
Possession of Stolen Property (3rd Degree)

The defendant was remanded in lieu of $500,000 cash, bond or property which was set by Superior Court Judge Salem Vincent Ahto, JSC.

The investigation is ongoing in cooperation with the Morris County Prosecutor's Office, Morris County Sheriff's Office, Morristown Police Department, Roxbury Township Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

If anyone has any further information they are encouraged to contact the Federal Bureau of Investigation at 973-792-3000, Morris County Prosecutor's Office at 973-285-6200, the Morristown Police Department at 973-538-2200 or the Morris County Sheriff's Office CrimeStoppers Program at 973-COP-CALL (973-267-2255).

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: Captain Jeffrey S. Paul

March 17, 2008: Morris County Prosecutor Robert A. Bianchi, Esq., United States Secret Service Special Agent in Charge Cynthia Wofford and Rockaway Township Chief of Police Walter A. Kimble announce the investigation and arrest in connection with a Nigerian Check Scam involving the manufacturing and distribution of fraudulent United States Postal Money Orders and Wal-Mart Money Orders valued in excess of $585,325.00.

In October of 2007 a representative of Federal Express Security referred an investigation to the Morris County Prosecutor's Office regarding fraudulent money orders being shipped from Federal Express drop boxes located in Rockaway Township and addressed to various locations throughout the United States.

In September 2007, a Federal Express driver noticed a high volume of Federal Express envelopes being dropped off at a Federal Express drop box located in Rockaway Township. These envelopes were addressed to numerous individuals throughout the United States. A subsequent investigation which was conducted in partnership with Federal Express Security, Rockaway Township Police Department, United States Secret Service, United States Postal Inspection Service and the Morris County Prosecutor's Office revealed that the envelopes contained numerous fraudulent and counterfeit Wal-Mart money orders and United States Postal Money Orders. It was also discovered that the sender's Federal Express account number was fraudulent as well.

In October 2007, a Federal Express representative turned over to Detective Stephen Ortiz of the Morris County Prosecutor's Office a box containing 106 Federal Express envelopes which were retrieved from a Federal Express drop box in Rockaway, New Jersey between September 12, 2007 and October 08, 2007. Thirty-six (36) envelopes were examined and found to contain two hundred and forty-eight (248) fraudulent money orders with an aggregate total of $124,025.00.

In October 2007, a surveillance operation and subsequent search warrant execution, revealed that on October 29, 2007, Albert P. Lahndt, Jr. dropped fifty-seven (57) Federal Express envelopes into three different Federal Express drop boxes located in Rockaway Township. An examination of these (57) envelopes revealed one hundred and sixty nine (169) bogus Wal-Mart money orders addressed to multiple individuals throughout the United States with an aggregate value of $90,000.00.

In November 2007, Detective Ortiz collected fifty-three (53) Federal Express envelopes from Federal Express Security who retrieved these fifty-three (53) Federal Express envelopes from Federal Express drop boxes located in Rockaway Township, New Jersey between late October 2007 and early November 2007. The envelopes were addressed to numerous individuals throughout the United States. These (53) envelopes contained one-hundred and ninety-one (191) fraudulent money orders with an aggregate value of $108,100.00.

In March 2008, Investigators seized twenty-six (26) envelopes which were previously collected by a Federal Express delivery driver in Rockaway Township, New Jersey on January 30, 2008. An examination of the packages contained seventy-eight (78) fraudulent United States Postal Money Orders worth an aggregate value of $66,300.00.

On March 6, 2008, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement notified Detective Stephen Ortiz that a Federal Express package originating from Nigeria and addressed to Albert P. Lahndt, 1329 Hamilton Drive, Rockaway Township, New Jersey, was seized by Inspectors at Newark's Liberty International Airport on March 4, 2008. The package was opened and inspected by the Customs and Border Inspectors on March 4, 2008. This package contained ninety-six (96) bogus US Postal money orders, seventy-one (71) bogus Money Gram money orders, and one-hundred and ninety-one (191) bogus Wal-Mart money orders. The total value of the three hundred and fifty-eight (358) money orders is $196,900.00.

On March 11, 2008, Special Agent Felix Cruz with ICE turned over the package containing the bogus money orders to Detective Ortiz. Detective Ortiz examined the money orders and discovered that they were similar in appearance to the ones dropped off into the Federal Express drop boxes by Albert P. Lahndt and seized as part of this investigation. As a result of the joint investigation the following individual was charged:

Albert P. Lahndt Jr.
DOB 4-9-38
1329 Hamilton Drive
Rockaway Township, New Jersey

Charges:
One Count of Bad Checks (2nd Degree)
One Count of Conspiracy to Commit Theft by Deception (2nd Degree)
Three Counts of Uttering Forged Documents (3rd Degree)
Three Counts of Attempted Theft by Deception (2nd Degree)
Three Counts of Attempted Theft of Services (3rd Degree)

The defendant was transported to the Rockaway Township Police Department where he was processed and remanded to the Morris County Correctional Facility. The defendant was remanded in lieu of $75,000 with 10% option which was set by Superior Court Judge John J. Harper, JSC.

Prosecutor Robert A. Bianchi stated, "This was an extensive investigation that had an economic impact throughout the United States. Detective Stephen Ortiz in partnership with the Federal Express Security, Rockaway Township Police Department and our Federal Partners at the United States Secret Service, United States Postal Inspection Service and United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be commended for their cooperative and extensive efforts."

This investigation is still on-going.

Chief Walter A. Kimble stated, "We are grateful for the partnership with all of the involved agencies as well as Federal Express."

If anyone has any further information, they are encouraged to contact the Morris County Prosecutor's Office at 973-285-6200, the Rockaway Township Police Department at 973-625-4000 or the Morris County Sheriff's Office CrimeStoppers Program at 973-COP-CALL (973-267-2255).

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: Captain Jeffrey S. Paul

March 13, 2008: Morris County Prosecutor Robert A. Bianchi, Esq., and Long Hill Township Chief of Police Dan Hedden announce the investigation and arrest in connection with a bank robbery which occurred at the Hudson City Savings Bank at 977 Valley Road, Gillette, New Jersey.

At approximately 3:56 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, the actor, described as a black male, approximately 6'02" and approximately 240 pounds, entered the Hudson City Savings Bank and passed a note to the teller demanding money. In addition, this subject lifted his jacket and displayed a portion of what appeared to be a handgun held in his waistband. The actor then fled the bank and entered a black Lincoln Sedan with an undisclosed amount of money.

The Long Hill Township Police Department was notified and quickly put out a radio broadcast concerning the robbery along with a description of the suspect vehicle.

Officer William Fettes of the Berkeley Heights Police Department heard the radio broadcast and was informed that the suspect vehicle was fleeing east on Valley Road. Shortly thereafter, Officer Fettes observed the vehicle matching the description traveling on Springfield Avenue in Berkley Heights. Springfield Avenue is a continuation of Valley Road.

Officer Fettes activated his emergency lights and siren pulling the vehicle over. The vehicle stopped in front of the Firestone store located on Springfield Avenue. As Officer Fettes was communicating over his car radio the vehicle fled from the stop.

Officer Fettes pursued the vehicle with his lights and siren activated. The suspect vehicle which was being driven in an erratic manner reached speeds exceeding 70 mph in a 40 mph zone.

The suspect vehicle continued onto River Road where it struck a median, causing damage to the front right tire. The vehicle also struck a box truck as it continued onto Watchung Road, lost control, struck a curb and collided front end into a school bus in Chatham Borough. The school bus contained the driver only.

The suspect fled from his vehicle on foot in Chatham Borough where he was chased for approximately 100 yards by Officer Fettes who took him into custody in Chatham Borough. No injuries resulted from this incident.

A black handgun was observed on the front driver's seat of the suspect's vehicle. Upon closer inspection, the weapon was determined to be a plastic pellet gun. The cash proceeds from the bank robbery were also recovered from the vehicle.

The suspect was transported to the Long Hill Township Police Department. The suspect was identified as:

Tommie Marbley
DOB 6-15-65
403 West 5th Avenue
Roselle, New Jersey

Charges:
Armed Robbery (1st Degree)
Eluding (2nd Degree)
Theft (3rd Degree)
Terroristic Threats (3rd Degree)
Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose (4th Degree)
Resisting Arrest by Flight (4th Degree)

The defendant was remanded in lieu of $250,000, cash, bond or property which was set by Superior Court Judge B. Theodore Bozonelis, AJSC.

The investigation is ongoing in cooperation with the Morris County Prosecutor's Office, Morris County Sheriff's Office, Long Hill Township Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Prosecutor Robert A. Bianchi stated, "The quick capture of the defendant was the result of the quick transmission of information by the Long Hill Township Police Department and the professional actions and courage of Officer William Fettes, and the Berkley Heights Police Department. This is just a great example of good police work conducted in a cooperative, team work environment."

Chief Hedden stated, "We are grateful for the professional response and assistance offered by Officer Fettes and the Berkeley Heights Police Department."

If anyone has any further information, they are encouraged to contact the Morris County Prosecutor's Office at 973-285-6200, the Long Hill Township Police Department at 908-647-1800 or the Morris County Sheriff's Office CrimeStoppers Program at 973-COP-CALL (973-267-2255).

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: Captain Jeffrey S. Paul

March 14, 2008: Morristown resident Anthony Wilson, 40 years old, was sentenced by Judge John Harper, J.S.C. to 20 years in New Jersey State Prison with 85% parole ineligibility for Robbery and Weapons charges. Morris County Assistant Prosecutor Joseph D'Onofrio, Jr. argued on behalf of the State that the statute requires a mandatory life sentence for Wilson. After Judge Harper handed down his sentence, the State immediately filed a stay, meaning that the Appellate Division would review the legality of the sentence before it becomes effective.

The defendant was convicted on February 4, 2008 by a Morris County Jury of First Degree Robbery and Third Degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose. The verdict followed a seven day trial before Judge Harper. During the trial, testimony revealed that on March 4, 2006 at approximately 6:30am, a taxi cab driver in the town of Dover was robbed by a group of three or four unknown individuals. The taxi driver testified that this group of individuals entered the taxi cab and that one of the individuals placed a metal bar across his throat. A sum of money was stolen from the taxi driver.

Morris County Sheriff's Office Investigators processed the scene and were able to recover what appeared to be blood from the interior of the cab as well as blood from the sweater of the victim. The evidence was submitted for DNA testing and came back linking the defendant's DNA to what was found at the crime scene.

Prosecutor Bianchi stated "This sentence reflects our commitment to protecting our community from violent offenders. I commend the efforts of the Morris County Sheriff's Office, the Town of Dover police officers and the State Police who analyzed the evidence from the crime scene. The diligent efforts of everyone involved enabled our attorneys to present a solid case before the jury."

This case was prosecuted by Assistant Prosecutor Joseph J. D'Onofrio, Jr. The defendant is represented by Jessica Moses, Esq., of Morristown.

Media Contact: Agent Robyn D'Onofrio

March 12, 2008: Morris County Prosecutor Robert A. Bianchi, Esq., Deputy Chief William Schievella, and Chatham Township Chief of Police Elizabeth Goeckel announce the investigation into a report of a student with a weapon at Chatham Township High School.

On March 12, 2008 at 12:10 pm, the Chatham Township Police Department was notified by representatives from Chatham Township High School that it was alleged that a male student of the high school was in possession of a handgun within the high school. There was a response by Chatham Township Police Department, Morris County Prosecutor's Office and the Morris County Sheriff's Office. The situation was quickly resolved and it was determined that the student was not in possession of a weapon. The investigation did result in a search being conducted within Chatham Township High School and that search was negative for weapons.

Prosecutor Bianchi credits the quick response by Chatham Township High School officials who became aware of information that was circulating within the school environment that the student allegedly possessed the gun.

Prosecutor Bianchi stated "It is incumbent upon school officials to make immediate notification to law enforcement when they become aware of criminal activity in a school environment. Chatham Township did just that and their quick notification led to the successful resolution of this incident without injuries."

This incident remains under investigation and individuals with information are encouraged to contact the Morris County Prosecutor's Office at 973-285-6200, Chatham Township Police Department at 973-377-0100 or the Morris County CrimeStoppers Program at 973-COP-CALL.

Media Contact: Agent Robyn D'Onofrio

March 6, 2008: A Morris County Grand Jury returned a nine count indictment charging Timothy Iberer, age 27, of Bloomingdale, with:

One count of First Degree Aggravated Sexual Assault
One count of Second Degree Attempted Aggravated Sexual Assault
One count of Second Degree Sexual Assault
One count of Second Degree Attempted Sexual Assault
Two counts of Second Degree Burglary
One count of Third Degree Burglary
Two counts of Third Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child

The charges stem from three separate incidents which allegedly occurred at a residence in Pequannock between August 1, 2007 and September 10, 2007. At approximately 3:00 am on September 10, 2007, a resident of the home found an individual, believed to be the defendant, in the victim's bedroom. The individual then allegedly jumped out of the window and fled. The victim, a child under the age of 13, later disclosed that the individual had been in the room on three occasions, including the morning of September 10, 2007. On one occasion he is alleged to have sexually assaulted the victim. The defendant allegedly gained access to the bedroom by cutting both corners of a screen leading to the first floor bedroom window. The defendant was arrested on September 21, 2007 in Bloomingdale, New Jersey.

The matter was jointly investigated by the Morris County Prosecutor's Office, Morris County Sheriff's Office, Pequannock Township Police Department, and the New Jersey State Police.

The defendant is currently lodged in the Morris County Correctional facility in lieu of $1,000,000.00 bail.

If convicted of the above charges, the defendant faces a potential custodial sentence of approximately 40 years, subject to the No Early Release Act, Parole Supervision for Life and Megan's Law.

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 Meg Rodriguez, Esq. and Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Maggie Calderwood, Esq. The defendant is represented by Rick Baldi, Esq. of Paterson.

The investigation is continuing and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Morris County Prosecutor's Office at 973-285-6200, the Pequannock Township Police Department at 973-835-1700 or the Morris County Sheriff’s Office CrimeStopper Program at 973-COP-CALL (973-267-2255).

Media Contact: Agent Robyn D'Onofrio

March 6, 2008: Morris County Prosecutor Robert A. Bianchi, Esq. and Morris Plains Chief of Police James Abbondanzo announce the arrest of John Kinnecom, age 57, of Morris Plains.

In September of 2007, Morris Plains Detective Sergeant Thomas D'Ambola and Morris County Prosecutor's Office Detective Dan Haber began an investigation into allegations of the defendant posting sexually explicit photographs of women onto the internet without their consent. Subsequent investigation and court processes
led to detectives seeking a search warrant for the defendant's residence. At approximately 8:00 am, members of the Morris Plains Police Department, Morris County Prosecutor's Office, and Morris County Sheriff's Office, executed a search warrant at the residence of John Kinnecom located at 11 Jaqui Avenue in Morris Plains.

As a result of the investigation the defendant was charged with:

Invasion of Privacy, NJSA 2C:14-9c, 3rd Degree.
Harassment, NJSA 2C:33-4c, a petty disorderly persons offense

The defendant was arrested on a summons and was released.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Morris County Prosecutor's Office at 973-285-6200, the Morris Plains Police Department at 973-538-2284 or the Morris County Sheriff's CrimeStopper Program at 973-267-2255.

Media Contact: Agent Robyn D'Onofrio

March 6, 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 March 5, 2008 and charged with:

Four counts of Official Misconduct (2nd degree)
Three counts of Theft (3rd degree)
One count of Theft (4th degree)

The arrest was the result of a continuing 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.

Gerber was previously arrested on February 14, 2008 after an investigation that revealed that 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. At that time, Mr. Gerber was arrested by members of the Lincoln Park Police Department and 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.

The new charges are based upon further investigation which revealed that on or about January 17, 2007, Gerber deposited a check payable to the Borough of Lincoln Park into a bank account and subsequently wrote four checks to himself totaling $10,000.00.

Mr. Gerber's bail was set by the Honorable John J. Harper, J.S.C. at $100,000 no 10%, cash, bond or property.

Prosecutor Bianchi stated that "The arrest of Mr. Gerber was the result of the continuous investigation and prompt actions of the Lincoln Park Police Department, which allowed the investigation to commence in a timely manner".

The investigation is ongoing and 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).

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

March 6, 2008: A Morris County Grand Jury returned an eight count indictment charging Ronald Rendon-Dusan, age 20, of Dover with:

Three counts of Second Degree Sexual Assault
Two counts of Third Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child
Three counts of Fourth Degree Criminal Sexual Contact

The charges stem from the defendant, who was more than four years older than the victim, engaging in acts of sexual penetration, sexual contact and sexual conduct with the victim, who was 14 years old at the time, on two occasions in July of 2007.

Rendon-Dusan is currently lodged in the Morris County Correctional Facility in lieu of $50,000.00 bail.

If convicted of all charges, Rendon-Dusan faces a maximum potential custodial sentence of approximately 30 years in New Jersey State Prison.

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 Melanie Smith, Esq. Rendon-Dusan is represented by Alexander Pagano, Esq., of Morris Plains.

The investigation is continuing and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Morris County Prosecutor's Office at 973-285-6200, the Dover Police Department at 973-366-0302 or the Morris County Sheriff's Office CrimeStopper Program at 973-COP-CALL (973-267-2255).

Media Contact: Agent Robyn D'Onofrio

March 5, 2008: A Morris County jury found defendants Alexis Martiniez, age 31, of the Bronx, New York, and Jose Rodriguez, age 35, of New York, New York guilty of:

One count of First Degree Distribution of Controlled Dangerous Substance
One count of First Degree Possession with Intent to Distribute Controlled Dangerous Substance
One count of Second Degree Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute Controlled Dangerous Substance
One count of Third Degree Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substance

Each defendant faces in excess of 20 years in New Jersey State Prison when sentenced on April 18, 2008.

Morris County Prosecutor Robert A. Bianchi, Esq., commended the efforts and trial preparation of Assistant Prosecutor Joseph Corazza, Esq. and Senior Trial Attorney John McNamara, Jr., Esq.

Prosecutor Bianchi stated, "This trial win sends a message to persons who bring drugs into our community, that you will be aggressively prosecuted and that our office is ready, willing and able to bring you to justice in a court of law. My special thanks to the Special Enforcement Unit detectives of the Morris County Prosecutor's Office, Detective Angelo Rosato, Roxbury Township Police Department, Morris Township Police Department, Morris County Sheriff's Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration for their collective effort in bringing about this result. I am proud of the partnership and the work that they do on behalf of the citizens of Morris County."

Media Contact: Agent Robyn D'Onofrio