New Jersey Far Hills Races Disorderly ConductNew Jersey police are prepared to make as many arrests as necessary at the annual Far Hills Race, which is set to take place this Saturday at the 230-acre Moorland Farm in Far Hills, NJ.

The 95th annual Far Hills Race, known by many simply as “The Hunt,” features races with some of the world’s highest-regarded thoroughbred horses. Somewhere between 65 and 70 horses will be racing at this year’s event.

The race serves a good cause by raising plenty of money for the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, which is located in Somerville, New Jersey.

More than 31,000 people attended The Hunt last year. Many of those who came to the races did so by using the New Jersey Transit system. Guy Torsilieri, chairman of the Far Hills Race Meeting Association, said that the Moorland Farm is “in close proximity to such major area roads as Route 287, 206, 202, and Liberty Corner Road, as well as being easily accessible by NJ Transit.”

Prior to 2014, the Far Hills Race had an unfortunate reputation for attracting more than a few people who consume too much alcohol and subsequently become disruptive. This resulted in many complaints about criminal behavior and underage drinking at the event.

Local officials in Far Hills NJ took steps last year to stop the criminal activity: they increased the police presence at Moorland Farm, utilized metal detectors to inspect attendees passing through the venue gates, and prohibited anyone from bringing their own bottles of alcohol to the event.

At last year’s Far Hills Race, 100 NJ state troopers and private security guards helped county and municipal police officers with security.

Additionally, the New Jersey Transit barred all passengers from being in possession of alcohol aboard trains traveling to Far Hills, NJ on race day. Beyond that, police officers monitored “party buses” parked at the Moorland Farm parking field.

Despite these measures to drastically reduce criminal activity, police still had to arrest several individuals last year. In total, 44 people were placed under arrest for various offenses, including disorderly conduct, public nuisance, underage possession of alcohol, public urination, simple possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, trespassing, and destruction of property.

Race event planners have already said that several hundred police officers will work this year’s Far Hills Races. Since more than 30,000 spectators are anticipated to be in attendance on Saturday, it is highly likely that police officers will arrest several people this year.

The Tormey Law Firm has handled numerous criminal cases from the Far Hills Races in the past. We have successfully represented clients charged with disorderly conduct, urinating in public, and possession of an open container of alcohol, as well as other criminal offenses and municipal violations. If you have been charged with a crime while attending the Far Hills Race, it is imperative that you speak with a qualified criminal defense attorney who can make sure you don’t end up with a criminal charge on your record. Call the Tormey Law Firm now to discuss your case or schedule a free consultation at one of our conveniently located offices in New Jersey.

Newark NJ Impersonating Police Officer ConvictionA convicted sex offender from Newark NJ has been sentenced to state prison time for impersonating a police officer while allegedly committing a sex crime in Fairfield, NJ.

According to prosecutors, the 43-year-old suspect committed the sexual offense at the La Quinta Inn & Suites in Fairfield in March 2013. The suspect had reportedly set up a meeting with a woman at her hotel room.

When the suspect arrived at the hotel, he reportedly informed the woman that he was a police officer. He then allegedly threatened to place the woman under arrest unless she engaged in sexual relations with him. The woman reportedly had sex with the suspect because she feared that he would arrest her.

Fairfield police investigated the incident and placed the suspect under arrested the next day in Garfield, New Jersey.

The suspect was later charged with two counts of sexual assault and one count of impersonating a police officer.

In May 2015, the suspect reached a plea agreement with Essex County NJ prosecutors. He pleaded guilty to the charges of impersonating an officer; in exchange, prosecutors agreed to drop the sexual assault charges.

The suspect recently appeared in Essex County Superior Court in Newark for a sentencing hearing. The superior court judge sentenced the suspect to a term of incarceration of 18 months in NJ State Prison.

The suspect has already spent 504 days in prison while awaiting resolution of the case. As a result, he is eligible to be released from prison soon.

The suspect is a registered sex offender on the New Jersey State Police’s sex offender registry. He pleaded guilty in 2004 to aggravated sexual assault charges out of Bergen County, NJ. The suspect was sentenced to 5 years in state prison for that sex crime.

For additional information about this case, view the NJ.com article entitled “Convicted Sex Offender Sentenced for Impersonating a Cop.”

Theft at Short Hills Mall in Millburn NJPolice in Millburn New Jersey are looking for three teen suspects accused of stealing $10,000 worth of designer jeans from a department store at the Short Hills Mall.

According to authorities, the theft happened at the Neiman Marcus store in the Mall at Short Hills. Witnesses told police that three teenage males walked into the store and took 20 pairs of Robin’s Jean brand dungarees.

After the suspects grabbed the jeans, they allegedly exited the department store without paying for the clothing items. The suspects then allegedly entered a blue SUV and fled the scene.

While driving out of the Short Hills Mall parking lot, the suspects’ vehicle reportedly hit a mall security vehicle.

Witnesses said that they saw suspects’ car driving onto Route 124.

Officials believe that the stolen jeans have a total value of approximately $10K. According to aw enforcement, each pair of jeans has an average retail cost of between $200 and $600.

The Millburn Township Police Department got a call about the theft and sent officers to the mall. However, the suspects had left by the time police officers arrived at the scene.

The Millburn Police Detective Bureau is currently investigating the department store theft. At this time, investigators have not yet identified the culprits.

If the suspects are identified and arrested, they would be subject to serious criminal penalties. As set forth by N.J.S.A. 2C:20-3, theft of movable property that is valued at more than $500 is classified as a third degree crime. A conviction on third degree theft charges could result in a sentence of 3-5 years in NJ State Prison.

For additional information about this case, go to the NJ.com article entitled “$10K in Designer Jeans Stolen from Short Hills Neiman Marcus.”

Newark New Jersey Handgun LawyersNewark New Jersey police recently arrested two people accused of illegally possessing weapons on city streets.

The Newark Police Department got a call about an armed youth somewhere in the area of Clinton Place in Newark, NJ. Detectives with the Newark Police Gang Enforcement Division happened to be on patrol near the scene, so they were quickly notified.

Detectives reportedly found a teenager sitting on a crate outside a home located on the 200 block of Clinton Place. The suspect allegedly began to run when the detectives approached him. As the suspect fled, police allegedly noticed a gun handle sticking out of his waistband.

Police officers chased after the suspect and followed him into the building, where they found him inside a bedroom and allegedly in the process of trying to hide a loaded .357 Magnum behind a dresser.

The teen suspect, a 15-year-old Newark NJ resident, was arrested and charged with a number of crimes, including unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of hollow-point bullets, and resisting arrest.

Just two hours later, Newark NJ police arrested another person on handgun charges.

Members of the Newark Police Firearms Interdiction Team were patrolling the area around Second Street and Dickerson Street when they allegedly observed an 18-year-old Newark man with what appeared to be a weapon tucked under his shirt.

Detectives walked toward the suspect, allegedly prompting him to run away and flee through surrounding yards. While running away from police, the suspect allegedly dropped a Tec-9 semi-automatic handgun and a loaded magazine with hollow-point bullets.

Police eventually caught up to the suspect when he stopped to hide behind some bushes.

The suspect was placed under arrest and charged with multiple crimes, including unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of hollow-point bullets, possession of a large capacity weapon, resisting arrest, and obstruction of the administration of law.

After being placed under arrest and processed, the underage suspect was transported to the Essex County Youth Detention Facility in Newark, New Jersey. Meanwhile, the adult suspect was taken to the Essex County Correctional Facility, which is also located in Newark.

For more information about this case, see the NJ.com article entitled “Man with Tec 9 Tried to Lose Shirt During Chase, Newark Police Say.”

Livingston NJ Burglary AttorneysTwo New York men have been indicted for allegedly committing 65 burglaries across Essex County and Middlesex County, NJ.

According to prosecutors, the suspects committed all of the thefts between December 12, 2013 and August 18, 2014. During that time, the suspects reportedly got away with cash and jewelry valued at more than $850,000.

The suspects, a 33-year-old male and a 50-year-old male who are both from the Bronx, allegedly burglarized 65 homes and businesses in East Brunswick, Edison, Livingston, Milltown, North Brunswick, Old Bridge, Piscataway, South Brunswick, and South Plainfield.

Authorities investigated the burglaries and eventually got enough evidence to arrest the suspects. The suspects were then charged with numerous counts of burglary and theft by unlawful taking.

The suspects were also charged with resisting arrest because they reportedly attempted to flee police officers when they were captured on August 19, 2014.

Additionally, one of the suspects was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon because police officers allegedly discovered him in possession of a .22-caliber handgun at the time of his arrest.

The suspects will face the charges at trial now that a Middlesex County grand jury has indicted them on 142 criminal counts.

After the indictment was handed down, the suspects were taken to the Middlesex County Jail.

The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office is actively investigating the alleged burglaries. Investigators have asked that anyone with information about the suspects or the thefts contact Middlesex County prosecutors at 732-745-3300.

For further information about this case, read the NJ.com article entitled “N.Y. Burglars Hit 65 Homes in Middlesex, Essex, Prosecutor Says.”

Montclair NJ Aggravated Assault SuspectPolice recently apprehended a man who allegedly assaulted a Newark woman in Montclair, NJ.

The incident reportedly happened in July. According to law enforcement, the 37-year-old suspect first met the 41-year-old victim in Newark, New Jersey. The suspect is from Belleville, NJ.

After connecting in Newark, the suspect and the victim reportedly went to Montclair. At some point, the suspect reportedly brandished an “unknown cutting weapon” to attack the victim. The assault allegedly took place at the intersection of Cedar Avenue and High Street in Montclair, New Jersey.

Officials said that the victim sustained “severe lacerations” to the back and neck during the assault.

The Newark Police Department and the Montclair Police Department conducted a joint investigation into the assault. Investigators eventually linked the suspect to the attack. He was finally arrested in September.

The suspect faces charges for aggravated assault and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.

If the suspect is convicted of aggravated assault, he could be in store for severe penalties. As set forth by N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1(b), aggravated assault with a deadly weapon like a gun or knife is a second degree felony. A conviction on second degree aggravated assault charges could lead to a sentence of 5-10 years in NJ State Prison.

After being placed under arrest and charged, the suspect was transported to the Essex County Correctional Facility in Newark, New Jersey. He was being held at the jail on a $300,000 bail amount.

For more information about this case, view the NJ.com article entitled “Man Arrested in Montclair Stabbing Attack, Police Say.”

Newark NJ Marijuana Distribution ChargesPolice recently busted three men accused of selling drugs at a discount store in Newark, NJ.

According to authorities, the suspects committed the drug offenses at a 99-cent store located at 303 Clinton Avenue in the South Ward of Newark, New Jersey.

After getting a tip about possible drug activity in the neighborhood, members of the Essex County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Narcotics went to the area to investigate. The officers were assisted by Irvington police.

Authorities conducted surveillance at the store and reportedly observed the three suspects, who all live in Newark, rotate in shifts outside the store. A woman eventually approached one of the suspects and allegedly engaged in a drug deal. One of the suspects allegedly handed her a small package in exchange for cash.

When police officers moved toward the suspects, one of the suspects reportedly ran inside the store and attempted to discard the evidence of drugs by flushing them down the toilet.

Once police were able to enter the building, they reportedly found 27 bags of marijuana, as well as materials used to package and process drugs. Additionally, police reportedly found five envelopes of heroin being held by one of the suspects.

All three suspects have been charged with drug possession and drug distribution offenses, including possession with intent to distribute marijuana and possession of heroin.

After being arrested and processed, the suspects were taken to the Essex County Correctional Facility in Newark, New Jersey.

For additional information about this case, check out the NJ.com article entitled “3 Charged with Dealing Drugs Out of Newark Discount Store.”

Newark New Jersey Murder AttorneysA Newark New Jersey man sustained significant injuries after allegedly being struck by a drunk driver in Matawan, NJ.

According to authorities, the victim was attempting to cross Route 79 in Matawan when he was hit by a 2015 Toyota Corolla. The accident reportedly happened around 8:00 p.m.

A 47-year-old Matawan man was allegedly driving the car at the time of the DWI accident. He was arrested after Matawan police officers determined that he was probably intoxicated.

Meanwhile, the 19-year-old victim was transported via helicopter to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey, where he received urgent medical care for his injuries. He is currently listed in critical condition.

The suspect in the case was subsequently charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI). The suspect could face additional charges for assault by auto, depending on determinations made by investigators. At this time, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and the Matawan Police Department are collaborating on the investigation.

After being placed under arrest and charged with drunk driving, the suspect was released on his own recognizance. He has a pending court date in Monmouth County Superior Court.

Police are asking for the public’s assistance with the investigation. Anyone with information about the alleged DWI accident should get in touch with Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office detectives at 800-533-7443 or Matawan NJ detectives at 732-566-1010.

For additional information about this case, check out the NJ.com article entitled “Man, 19, in Critical Condition After Being Hit by Drunken Driver, Authorities Say.”

Newark New Jersey Homicide LawyersPolice are investigating the fatal shooting of a man who was standing outside an apartment building in Newark, New Jersey.

Newark NJ police got a call about gunshots fired on Spruce Street in Newark, New Jersey sometime around 2:30 p.m. Police officers were dispatched to the scene and came across the 48-year-old victim, who had sustained a serious gunshot wound.

The victim was transported to nearby University Hospital, where doctors attempted to save his life. Tragically, the victim was pronounced dead by doctors not long after he arrived at the medical facility.

Two other individuals suffered gunshot wounds as a result of the shooting. Two men, ages 21 and 31, were also rushed to University Hospital so that they could get medical treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.

The three victims were reportedly standing on the street outside an apartment complex when someone fired the gunshots.

According to Essex County prosecutors, police are actively investigating the shooting. Investigators have yet to identify a suspect or determine a motive for the shooting.

If investigators eventually identify and locate a suspect, criminal charges for murder are likely to follow. As set forth by N.J.S.A. 2C:11-3, murder is classified as a first degree felony and carries a potential sentence of life imprisonment.

Investigators have asked that anyone with information about the shooting contact Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Task Force detectives at 877-847-7432.

For additional information about this case, go to the NJ.com article entitled “Authorities ID Victim in Fatal Newark Shooting; 2 Others Hurt.”

Newark Marijuana Distribution SuspectsA West New York man has been convicted of growing marijuana in Newark and sentenced to 20 years in prison.

According to Essex County prosecutors, the 32-year-old suspect and another individual conspired to cultivate and then distribute marijuana. The suspects reportedly grew the marijuana inside a warehouse on Miller Street in Newark, NJ. The suspects also reportedly stored a large amount of pot at a multi-family home on Summer Avenue in Newark.

Newark law enforcement started the investigation after being tipped off to a possible drug manufacturing operation in the area.

The Newark Police Department and the NJ State Police Drug Trafficking North Unit executed a search warrant at the Miller Street warehouse in February 2012 and discovered more than 100 marijuana plants.

Police later executed a separate search warrant at the suspect’s home in West NY and reportedly found several pounds of marijuana. Law enforcement also seized more than $42,000 in cash.

The suspect was subsequently placed under arrest and charged with multiple drug crimes, including first degree operating a controlled dangerous substance production facility and second degree possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.

The suspect’s trial was held in Essex County Superior Court. On August 20, the jury found the suspect guilty of the drug charges in the case. Now the suspect has been sentenced to 20 years in New Jersey State Prison.

Meanwhile, the other suspect already reached a plea agreement with Essex County prosecutors. He will return to Essex County Superior Court in November, at which time prosecutors are expected to recommend a sentence of 7 years in New Jersey State Prison.

To learn more about this case, see the NJ.com article entitled “20-Year Sentence for NJ Man Convicted of Growing Marijuana.”