August 22, 2008: Today, during a status conference held before the Honorable Salem Vincent Ahto, John Velez, Esq., attorney for the defendant, Bloomingdale resident Timothy Iberer, age 27, advised that he is in the process of possibly obtaining an expert for their case.

A pre trial conference is scheduled for September 12, 2008. The prosecution wishes to move this case to a speedy resolution so that the victim and family can begin the healing process.

Prosecutor Bianchi stated "The family is dealing with a very difficult situation through no fault of their own. They are a decent family and good parents and we would hope that the community will continue to support them during this difficult time."

Iberer was previously indicted on:

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.

Media Contact: Agent Robyn D'Onofrio

August 22, 2008: Morris County Prosecutor Robert A. Bianchi, Esq., Morris County Prosecutor's Office Deputy Chief of Investigations William Schievella, and Madison Borough Acting Chief of Police John Trevena announce the charging of Madison resident Denis P. Murray., age 65. Murray was charged on a summons complaint with:

One count of Second Degree Official Misconduct
One count of Third Degree Theft by Deception
One count of Fourth Degree Tampering with Records

The charges were the result of an investigation conducted by Detective James Haspel of the Madison Police Department and Detective Daniel Henderson of the Morris County Prosecutor's Office Professional Standards Unit.

On February 19, 2008, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office Professional Standards Unit and the Madison Borough Police Department became aware of alleged irregularities and the alleged misappropriation of funds by Denis Murray, the Court Administrator for Madison Borough Municipal Court.

The initial phase of the investigation revealed that Murray misappropriated borough funds for his personal benefit from September 2006 until April of 2008 in an amount exceeding $2,580.00.

The charges are the result of a continuing investigation conducted by the Morris County Prosecutor's Office Professional Standards Unit and the Madison Borough Police Department.

Mr. Murray was served with a complaint summons and was released.

Prosecutor Bianchi stated that "The arrest of Mr. Murray was the result of the quick action of the Madison Police Department the Morris County Prosecutor's Office Professional Standards Unit and other officials within the Borough of Madison. This arrest is a reflection of the commitment of the Morris County Prosecutor's Office and Madison Police Department's zero tolerance for officials who abuse the hard earned taxpayers' dollars and abuse the public trust."

The investigation is ongoing and Prosecutor Bianchi is asking anyone that may have information pertaining to this allegation to contact the Morris County Prosecutor's Office at (973) 285-6200 or the Madison Borough Police Department at (973) 593-3000.

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

August 21, 2008: Morris County Prosecutor Robert A. Bianchi, Esq., Deputy Chief of Investigations William Schievella, and Hanover Township Chief of Police Stephen Gallagher announce the implementation of additional safety and sobriety checkpoints in Hanover Township over the weekend. The checkpoints will be staffed by members of the Morris County Prosecutor's Office and the Hanover Township Police Department.

This initiative is being funded through a grant from the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety. It is anticipated that these checkpoints will continue throughout 2008.

Media Contact: Agent Robyn D'Onofrio