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Bloomingdale Resident Charged with Sexual Assault

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

Morris Plains Resident Charged with Invasion of Privacy

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

Former Lincoln Park CFO Charged with Official Misconduct, Theft

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

Dover Resident Charged with Sexual Assault

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


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