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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, 43, Admits Uploading Child Porn To Google Drive
A Sussex County man admitted in court to uploading child pornography to his Google Drive account, authorities said.
Chad J. Lloyd, 43, pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography at the Sussex County Virtual Courtroom in Newton on Friday, May 13, Prosecutor Francis A. Koch said in a release on Tuesday, May 17.
LLoyd, of Hopatcong, admitted to possessing child pornography and uploading the material to his Google Drive account, Koch said.
Lloyd is scheduled to be sentenced on Friday, August 5.
Lloyd was represented by Daniel Agatino, Esq., while the state was represented by Assistant…
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…
Guilty: 20-Year-Old Sussex County Woman Admits Trying To Hurt Officer During DWI Arrest
A Sussex County woman admitted in court that she tried to hurt a police officer who stopped her for driving drunk, authorities said.
Gabriella Colon, 20, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and driving while intoxicated, Sussex County Prosecutor Francis A. Koch said in a release on Tuesday, April 4.
Colon, a resident of Vernon, admitted to driving unsafely and “purposely attempting to cause bodily injury to a Vernon Township police officer while that officer was exhibiting evidence of their authority” while under the influence on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, Koch said.
Colon was ordered to serve…
Guilty: Woman Admits Stealing Funds While Treasurer Of Sussex County Youth Program
A Sussex County woman admitted in court Monday to stealing youth group funds while serving as its treasurer, authorities said.
Justine Lynn, 44, pled guilty to theft at the Sussex County Courtroom in Newton, Prosecutor Francis A. Koch said.
Lynn, of Franklin, stole between $500 and $75,000 from Wallkill Valley Junior Football and Cheerleading Inc. while serving as its treasurer in Hardyston Township between Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, and Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, Koch said.
Lynn is scheduled to be sentenced on Friday, April 22.
Lynn was represented by Martin Morrison, Esq., while the st…
Guilty: Sussex County T-Mobile Worker Stole More Than $11K In Electronics, Prosecutor Says
A former Sussex County T-Mobile store worker admitted in court Tuesday to stealing more than $11,000 in devices, authorities said.
Tre M. Jenkins, of Stanhope, pleaded guilty to theft at the Sussex County Virtual Courtroom in Newton, Prosecutor Francis A. Koch said.
Jenkins stole numerous iPhones, Air Pods, Samsung Galaxy phones, and Apple watches totaling more than $11,000 while working at Woodbury Wireless in Newton, Koch said.
The store has since closed its doors permanently, according to its business and Google Maps pages.
Jenkins is scheduled to be sentenced on Friday, April 8.
Texas Man Ordered To Repay $20K In String Of Deceptive Thefts From Sussex County Businesses
A Texas man who pleaded guilty in a string of deceptive thefts from Sussex County businesses must repay nearly $20,000, authorities said.
Eric Bailey, d/b/a Green Associates and Green Associates Group, Inc., was sentenced by the Honorable Michael C. Gaus, J.S.C., to one year of probation and must pay restitution totaling $19,959.71, Sussex County Prosecutor Francis A. Koch said in a Thursday release.
If the restitution is paid within seven days, probation will be terminated.
Bailey, 45, obtained property and/or services from eight businesses and individuals throughout Sussex County be…
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 …
Morris County Man, 19, Gets Probation For Breaking Into Newton Building, Stealing Transport Van
A 19-year-old Morris County man was sentenced to probation for breaking into a building in Newton and stealing a transport van, authorities said.
Michael Sinegra, of Whippany, was sentenced Thursday to two years of non-custodial probation by the Honorable Michael C. Gaus, J.S.C., at the Sussex County Courthouse in Newton, Prosecutor Francis A. Koch said.
Sinegra is also required to undergo a mental health evaluation and follow any and all recommendations, successfully complete an anger management course and 50 hours of community service, maintain full-time employment, pay restitution totali…
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…
Prosecutor: NY Man, 43, Pleads Guilty To Fentanyl Possession Charge In Sussex County
A NY man pleaded guilty to possession of Fentanyl, authorities said.
George Handelong, 43, entered the guilty plea to a charge for third-degree possession of CDS during a hearing Thursday at the Sussex County Courthouse in Newton, Prosecutor Francis A. Koch said.
Handelong, of Port Jervis, admitted to possessing Fentanyl in Franklin on Oct. 15, 2020, Koch said.
Handelong will be sentenced on May 20.
Franklin Borough police also assisted with the investigation.
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.
Passaic County Man, 30, Pleads Guilty To Sussex County Recycling Plant Burglaries
A Passaic County man who stole cash and a vehicle during separate burglaries at a Sussex County recycling plant pleaded guilty in virtual court Wednesday, prosecutors said.
Drew J. Canning, 30, admitted to breaking into Riverdale Environmental Recycling in Wantage numerous times between March 2019 and February 2020, Sussex County Prosecutor Francis A. Koch said.
Canning, of Pompton Lakes, took keys from the office and unlocked the facility's gate before driving a truck with a plow back to his home and keeping the plow, Koch said.
On another occasion, Canning scraped the signs off the truck…
