Jury Finds Former Cop Guilty Of Murder In Shooting Of Estranged Wife: Morris County Prosecutor
A jury has found a former Newark police officer guilty of murder in the 2019 shooting of his estranged wife and the attempted murder of her partner in Morris County following an eight-day trial, authorities announced.
John Formisano, 52, was found guilty of first-degree murder, first-degree attempted murder, hindering apprehension or prosecution, official misconduct, and two counts each of child endangerment and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said in a joint release on Tuesday, Oct. 4.
Formisano, an Acting Lieutenant, was off-duty …
Slew Of Illegal Firearms, 100K Ammo Rounds Found At Home Of Morris County Man: Prosecutor
A Morris County man is facing numerous charges after a search of his home turned up dozens of illegal firearms and more than 100,000 rounds of ammo, authorities announced.
Erik Vandevelde, 33, was arrested on Wednesday, June 8 and charged with receiving stolen property, possession with intent to distribute LSD, and possession of Ketamine, as well as 14 counts of certain persons not to have weapons, unlawful possession of a weapon, receiving stolen property, and numerous other drug and weapons charges, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said in a joint release with county officials on…
PA Man Burglarized 6 Morris County Businesses In 3 Months, Prosecutor Says
A Pennsylvania man is behind bars on allegations that he burglarized half a dozen Morris County businesses — including a retail and convenience store, restaurant, and three gas stations — over the course of three months, authorities announced.
Kenneth K. Cook, 48, was charged with various counts of theft, burglary, criminal mischief, and conspiracy, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said in a release with local officials on Tuesday, June 7.
Cook, of Allentown, is accused of smashing a glass door and stealing up to 80 cigarette packs from a store in Randolph on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.…
More Charges For Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 2 Teens At Morris County Hotel: Prosecutor
A man accused of sexually assaulting two teens at a Morris County hotel is facing more charges.
Nathaniel G. Yanez, 22, was charged with two counts each of sexual assault and child endangerment, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said in a release with local officials on Wednesday, June 1.
Yanez, of Newark and previously of Dover, was initially charged with first-degree aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, and criminal sexual contact on Tuesday, March 1.
Yanez is accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old victim at the Hilton Garden Inn in Rockaway on Sunday, May 30, 2021, …
