County Prosecutor

February 17 Christopher Wade, 31, formerly of Hardyston, was sentenced to two years probation, 75 days credit for time served in jail, $1,330 in fines, $1,767.96 in restitution and a loss of driver’s license for six months. Wade pleaded guilty on Jan. 9 to possession of a controlled dangerous substance and bail jumping. He admitted to possessing a quarter gram of methamphetamine on April 26, 2005, in Frankford. The matter was investigated by N.J. State Trooper William Hollar. Wade also admitted to failing to appear in court on June 6 as required in order to answer to the drug charge. Ryan Phillips, 26, of Highland Lakes, pleaded guilty to four counts of residential burglaries. Phillips burglarized four residences in Vernon in November and December of 2005. Sentencing is anticipated for April 7. Viola Baker, 39, of Franklin, was sentenced to two years probation, six month loss of driver’s license and $1,205 in fines. She pleaded guilty on Jan. 3 to prescription fraud. Baker admitted that on Oct. 8, 2004, she called a pharmacy in Wantage claiming to represent a doctor’s office in order to obtain hydrocodone. The matter was investigated by N.J. State Police Detective Eric Muller. George Wildrick, 30, of Andover, was sentenced to three years probation, 60 days in jail, a substance abuse evaluation and treatment, to maintain employment, a six month loss of driver’s license and $3,569 in fines. Wildrick pleaded guilty on Jan. 9 to possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession with the intent to distribute drug paraphernalia, and motor vehicle tickets for driving while suspended, careless driving and leaving the scene of an accident. He admitted that on Dec. 2, 2004, he was involved in a motor vehicle accident in Andover and left the scene of the accident. He was later located and taken into custody and found to be in possession of a small amount of cocaine and approximately 100 baggies of the type used to package cocaine. He was driving with a suspended license. The matter was investigated by Andover Police Officer Eric Danielson. Kyle Pappas, 18, of Sparta, was sentenced to prison to an indeterminate term as a youthful offender, a six month loss of driver’s license and $1,455 in fines. Pappas pleaded guilty on Jan. 9 to possession of a controlled dangerous substance, burglary and theft. He admitted to possessing a small amount of heroin on Sept. 22, 2005, after Sparta Police Officer McCarrick responded to his home regarding a drug overdose. He also admitted to entering the property of Hardyston Paving and stealing two motorcycles from a warehouse. That matter was investigated by Hardyston Detective Robert Zicarelli. Gerard Russomanno, 53, of Asbury, was sentenced to 364 days in the Keogh-Dwyer Correctional Facility and was given credit for 47 days served. His driver’s license was suspended for 12 months. He must pay restitution in the amount of $4,106.39. He must pay total fines and penalties of $655 and submit a DNA sample at his expense. Russomanno pleaded guilty on Nov. 28 to unlawful taking of a means of conveyance. On July 31, 2005, in Stanhope, the defendant took a vehicle belonging to his then roommate, without his knowledge or consent. The vehicle and defendant were later located in Raritan and the vehicle was returned to the owner. February 21 Dwayne Phillips, 30, of Highland Lakes, pleaded guilty to four counts of residential burglaries, possession of heroin, and tampering with evidence. Phillips burglarized four residences in Vernon in November and December of 2005. He was also found in possession of heroin and subsequently destroyed evidence to avoid being charged. Sentencing is anticipated for April 7. February 24 Christopher J. Mitchell, 33, of Branchville, was indicted by a grand jury and charged with criminal mischief. The case was investigated by Trooper D. Crane of the N.J. State Police. The indictment alleges that on April 26, 2005, Mitchell drove a vehicle into the ATM machine at the Newton Trust Bank in Frankford multiple times, causing extensive damage and endangering the employees inside the building. Mitchell will be arriagned before the Superior Court in Newton within the next six weeks. Robert J. Douglass, 30 of Vernon, was indicted and charged with burglary and theft. The case was investigated by Det Thomas G. Zabriskie of the Vernon Police Dept. Douglass was charged with entering a commercial structure and stealing equipment valued at over $300. He will be arriagned before the Superior Court in Newton within the next six weeks. John A. Hyland, 33, of Staten Island, N.Y., was charged with burglary, theft, receiving stolen property, criminal mischief, obstructing and hindering apprehension or prosecution. The case was investigated by Det. H Kevin McGill of the N.J. State Police. Hyland is accused of breaking into a commercial vehicle in Frankford and stealing property valued at over S500. He later fled into Stokes State Forest after the police attempted to apprehend him. He will be arraigned before the Superior Court in Newton within the next six weeks. Maximino C. Erazo, 30, of New Brunswick, was charged with use of personal identification of another and tampering with records. The case was investigated by Patrolman N. Casey of the Newton Police Dept. The indictment alleges that on Sept. 13, 2005, Erazo attempted to obtain a driver’s license at the Newton Motor Vehicle office and supplied false information in the paperwork he presented. He will be arraigned before the Superior Court in Newton within the next six weeks. William H. Deininger, 50, of East Stroudsburg, Pa., was charged with theft by deception. The case was investigated by Detective K. McGill of the N.J. State Police. The indictment alleges that on Aug. 24, 2004, in Green, Deininger accepted a down payment for installation of a driveway and sidewalk at a residence, and then failed to complete the work. He will be arraigned before the Superior Court in Newton within the next six weeks. Peter D. Kim, 39, of Franklin Lakes, was charged with issuing bad checks and theft by deception. The case was investigated by Detective K. McGill of the N.J. State Police. The indictment alleges that on Jan. 17, 2005, in Hampton, he gave a check to Sussex Honda for the purchase of a 2005 Honda Accord, knowing the check would not be honored by the bank it was drawn on. Kim will be arraigned before the Superior Court in Newton within the next six weeks.