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Guilty: Sussex County Resident Admits Harassing 13-Year-Old Girl On Social Media
A Sussex County resident admitted in court to harassing a 13-year-old girl on social media, authorities announced.
Elizabeth A. Hogoboom-Szluka, 45, pleaded guilty to cyber-harassment in Sussex County court, Prosecutor Francis A. Koch said in a release on Wednesday, June 29.
Hogoboom-Szluka, of Branchville, admitted to sending “indecent or lewd” comments to the 13-year-old girl on social media with the intention of harassing her, Koch said.
Hogoboom-Szluka is scheduled to be sentenced on Thursday, Sept. 8.
Hogoboom-Szluka was represented by William Oake, Esq., while the state was represen…
Guilty: Sussex County Man, 42, Was Drunk During Crash That Injured Pedestrian
A Sussex County man admitted in court to being intoxicated during a crash in which he struck and injured a pedestrian, authorities announced.
Raymond J. Dziadul, 42, of Stanhope pleaded guilty to assault by auto and DWI in Sussex County Court on Friday, June 10, Prosecutor Francis A. Koch said.
Dziadul admitted that he was driving drunk and struck and injured the victim during the crash, Koch said.
He was sentenced on the DWI charge to a four-month license loss followed by nine months of mandatory interlock device usage, 12 hours at the intoxicated driver resource center, and payment of $6…
Guilty: Sussex County Man, 47, Admits Attempted Sex Assault Of Teen
A Sussex County man admitted in court to trying to sexually assault a teen he had been talking to over text messages, authorities said.
Daniel M. Szluka, 47, pleaded guilty to second-degree attempted sexual assault at the Sussex County Courthouse in Newton on Friday, May 13, Prosecutor Francis A. Koch said in a release on Tuesday, May 17.
Szluka, of Branchville, tried to have the victim — aged between 13 and 16 — “engage in sexual penetration at his direction during text conversations,” Koch said.
Szluka is scheduled to be sentenced on Friday, August 5.
Szluka was represented by Andrew De…
Sussex County Man, 38, Gets 3 Years State Prison For Child Pornography Possession: Prosecutor
A Sussex County man who pleaded guilty to child pornography will spend three years behind bars, authorities said.
Michael Raub, 38, was sentenced to three years state prison at the Adult Diagnostic Treatment Center during his appearance in Sussex County virtual court on Sept. 14, Prosecutor Francis A. Koch said.
Raub, of Highland Lakes, also faces lifelong parole supervision, Megan’s Law registration, submission of DNA samples, compliance with Internet restrictions after being released and payment of fees totaling $2,255, Koch said.
Raub pleaded guilty to second-degree possession of child …
Sussex County Man, 60, Gets 3 Years Behind Bars, Life On Parole For Possessing Child Porn
A 60-year-old Sussex County man who pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography faces three years behind bars and lifelong parole supervision, authorities said.
Charles Rowan, of Franklin, was sentenced to a three-year suspended prison sentence and parole supervision for life at the Sussex County Courthouse in Newton on July 15, Prosecutor Francis A. Koch said.
Rowan is also prevented from having any unsupervised contact with children under the age of 18, must continue mental health and psycho-sexual treatment and pay $2,300 in court fines and fees, Koch said.
Rowan viewed and posses…
Sussex County Man, 21, Pleads Guilty To Possession, Distribution Of Child Pornography
A 21-year-old Sussex County man admitted in court to possessing and distributing child pornography, authorities said.
Matthew R. Marzullo, of Hopatcong, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child — possession of child pornography in Sussex County virtual court Wednesday, Prosecutor Francis A. Koch said.
Marzullo admitted possessing and distributing the content, Koch said.
Marzullo’s sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 9.
Marzullo was represented by Shepard Kays, Esq., and the State was represented by Assistant Prosecutor Brent M. Rafuse.
Sussex County Man, 22, Pleads Guilty To Assault By Auto In Head-On DWI Crash That Injured Child
A Sussex County man pleaded guilty to assault by auto and DWI in connection to his role in a head-on DWI crash that injured two victims, including a young child, authorities said Tuesday.
Kyle D. Smith, 22, admitted to using marijuana when he crossed the center line and crashed head-on into another car on Route 206 near Whitehall Hill Road on Feb. 12, Byram Township Police said at the time.
The crash seriously injured the other driver and hospitalized a young child, police said.
Smith, of Newton, pleaded guilty to third-degree assault by auto and a summons for driving while under the influ…
Sussex County Man, 60, Pleads Guilty To Possession Of Child Pornography
A Sussex County man pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography, authorities said.
Charles Rowan, 60, entered the plea to the third-degree charge during a hearing at the Sussex County Virtual Courtroom in Newton on March 19, Prosecutor Francis A. Koch said.
Rowan, of Franklin, admitted viewing and possession the content on his computer, Koch said.
Rowan is scheduled to be sentenced before the Honorable Louis S. Sceusi, J.S.C. on April 23.
Rowan was represented by Daniel Agatino, Esq., with Assistant Prosecutor Brent M. Rafuse representing the state.
