May 20, 2008: A Morris County Grand Jury returned a six count indictment charging Morristown resident, Robert A. Woebse, age 27, with:

one count of First Degree Attempted Murder
two counts of Second Degree Aggravated Assault
one count of Third Degree Aggravated Assault
one count of Third Degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose
one count of Fourth Degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon

The charges stem from an alleged incident which occurred on August 25, 2007. At approximately 2:51 a.m., Morristown police officers responded to a reported assault at 35 1/2 James Street. While approaching the residence, police officers observed the defendant running from the backyard. The defendant collided with the police officers sending them to the ground. Subsequently, the officers walked to the back of the residence and found the 28 year old victim bleeding profusely as a result of numerous stab wounds.

If convicted of all charges, the defendant faces a maximum potential custodial sentence of approximately 55 1/2 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 David J. Bruno, Esq. Mr. Woebse is represented by John Dell'Italia, Esq.

Media Contact: Agent Robyn D'Onofrio