Tag: Middlesex County Superior Court
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North Brunswick officer files lawsuit alleging racist culture in department
NORTH BRUNSWICK – When North Brunswick Police Officer Michael Campbell, who is African American, came to the department in 2002, it was “immediately clear” he was not welcome because of the color of his skin, according to a lawsuit he has filed against the department. “At the start of his career, Officer Campbell was subjected…
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Edison police officers plead not guilty in ‘no show job’ case
EDISON — The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office is in the process of poring over 10,000 pages of bank records and audits and redacting unnecessary information in the case involving five Edison police officers who were indicted in October for “no show jobs.” “This is a substantial case,” Assistant Prosecutor Christine D’Elia said before Superior Court Judge…
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Nine children adopted to six loving families during National Adoption Day in Middlesex County
NEW BRUNSWICK — Some of the best memories as a child for Sabina Smith are simple — her mom tucking her into bed and her father carrying her in his arms. “These moments meant the world to me,” she said. Sabina, now 13, spoke about her experiences with her adopted family during the annual National…
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Middlesex County Grand Jury indicts five Edison police officers for ‘no show’ jobs
EDISON — A Middlesex County Grand Jury has indicted five Edison police officers for “no show jobs,” according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew Carey. Sergeant Ioannis (John) Mpletsakis, 39, Patrolman Paul Pappas, 44, and Patrolman James Panagoulakos, 32, all of Edison; Patrolman Gregory Makras, 34, of Cranford; and Sgt. Brian Rossmeyer, 41, of Bedminister, were charged…
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Case against Edison officers charged with misconduct and theft referred to grand jury
EDISON — A plea deal for the five Edison police officers who have been charged with being paid for extra-duty jobs when they were allegedly not present, is still on the table up until the grand jury date on Sept. 21, according to Assistant Prosecutor Christine D’Elia. Four of the five officers made their second appearance…
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South Amboy cop sentenced to drug court program instead of jail time
SOUTH AMBOY – A former South Amboy police officer was sentenced to five years in the Middlesex County’s drug court program for stealing money and narcotics from the city’s evidence collection. Matthew Barcheski, 41, appeared before Judge Robert Jones on May 17 in state Superior Court, New Brunswick, represented by attorney Jeffrey Ziegelheim. Barcheski pleaded…
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Old Bridge man sentenced to 25 years in prison for killing his mother
NEW BRUNSWICK — A 31-year-old Old Bridge man will serve 25 years in prison for strangling his mother to death in 2016, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey. Superior Court Judge Pedro Jimenez Jr. sitting in New Brunswick sentenced Frank Polera on March 29 for causing the death of Patricia Polera, 61, on…
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Officer suspended without pay following alleged DWI crash in Woodbridge
NEW BRUNSWICK — The Highland Park Police Department suspended a veteran officer without pay following charges he allegedly caused an automobile crash that injured two others while he was reportedly driving while intoxicated on New Year’s Eve in Woodbridge. Norman E. Brown, 44, of Perth Amboy, was charged with two counts of assault by auto…
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Old Bridge man will serve 28 years in prison for strangling mother
NEW BRUNSWICK — A 31-year-old Old Bridge man will spend 28 years in prison for strangling his mother to death under a plea agreement. Frank Polera, 31, pleaded guilty on Jan. 29 to aggravated manslaughter in the death of Patricia Polera, 61, on Nov. 26, 2016, under a plea agreement reached with Middlesex County Assistant…
