County Sheriff

April 29 Roger E. Johnson Jr., 31, of Smith Road of Wantage was arrested at his residence today upon his return to New Jersey after failing to stop for Sheriffs Officers and leading a motor vehicle pursuit into the State of New York early Saturday morning. Johnson fled in his pickup truck after Officer Christopher Bork stopped to check on his vehicle at approximately 1:30 a.m. near Woodburne Park in Wantage. Bork and Officer Michael Yanko pursued Johnson to the New York State border in Unionville, where the chase was terminated by Sheriffs Officers and continued by New York State troopers. In New Jersey the chase involved speeds of 50-60 miles per hour. The pursuit ended with Johnson’s arrest on Route 84 East in New York. Johnson posted bail on New York charges and returned voluntarily to New Jersey. In New Jersey, Johnson has been charged with 2nd degree Eluding a Police Officer and the motor vehicle offenses of failing to stop for a police vehicle, failure to yield, failure to maintain a lane, improper passing, speeding, and careless driving. He is expected to appear in Sussex County Superior Court for a first appearance on May 8.