Sussex County Prosecutor's Office

Dec. 19, 2008 John M. Shaker, age 20, of Hopatcong, was sentenced to three years probation, inpatient substance abuse treatment at Strait and Narrow, a six-month loss of drivers license and $1,205 in fines. He plead guilty on Oct. 27, 2008 to the third degree crime of possession of a controlled dangerous substance. He admitted that on Jan. 24, 2008 he possessed three bags of heroin in the bedroom of his home. Dec. 22, 2008 Tara E. Fletcher, age 21, of Sparta pled guilty to the third degree crime of possession of a controlled dangerous substance. Sentencing is presently anticipated for Feb. 20,. She admitted to possessing approximately 20 bags of heroin with a friend in Sparta on Oct. 6, 2008. Stephanie Szescila, age 35, of Franklin pled guilty to the third degree crime of possession of a controlled dangerous substance and to a motor vehicle ticket for a cracked windshield. Sentencing is presently anticipated for Feb. 20. She admitted to possessing 12 bags of heroin during a motor vehicle stop in Sparta. Daniel R. Brinkworth, age 21, of New Foundland, PA pled guilty to the third degree crime of possession of a controlled dangerous substance. Sentencing is presently anticipated for Feb. 27. He admitted to possessing, along with his co-defendant/girlfriend, approximately 200 bags of heroin during the course of a motor vehicle stop on March 3, 2008 by Sparta Police. Dec. 23, 2008 Cindi E. Outer, age 52 of Port Jervis, NY, was sentenced to 12 months in jail. She must also provide her DNA, pay court costs and pay $200 restitution to her victim. Outer pled guilty on Dec. 2, 2008 to fourth degree possession of a stolen credit card. She admitted to using a credit card stolen from a Sparrowbush, NY resident who was shopping at the Montague ShopRite to purchase cigarettes and other items at the Montague Citgo. Jan. 5 Christian Villarreal, age 21, of Hamburg, was sentenced to four years drug court probation, 120 days county jail, intensive outpatient treatment, $1,205 in fines and a nine month loss of driver’s license. He pled guilty on Dec. 8, 2008 to the third degree crime of distribution of a controlled dangerous substance. He admitted to distributing a small amount of heroin to an individual cooperating with the Sussex County Narcotics Task Force in Hardyston Township on Oct. 23, 2007. Jan. 6 Michael P. Bowden, age 24, of Hampton was indicted with second degree robbery and two counts of theft, one a crime of the third degree and one a crime of the fourth degree. The grand jury alleges that on Oct. 14, 2008 in Hampton Township, the defendant took a pocketbook from a woman at the Hampton Mini Mall as she was approaching her vehicle to leave. He dragged her onto the ground and then fled around the building to the rear loading area of the store. Glenn D. White, age 43, of Newton was indicted with five counts of third degree theft, one count of fourth degree theft, five counts of third degree burglary, three counts of attempted burglary, three counts of fourth degree criminal mischief and one count of fourth degree resisting arrest. The grand jury alleges that between Dec. 10, 2007 and Jan. 23, 2008 the defendant broke into several Newton businesses and stole money and other items valued at several thousand dollars. In addition, the defendant is accused of stealing a car from a Newton resident. Donna M. Keene, age 43, of Newton was indicted with four counts of fourth degree credit card theft, five counts of third degree fraudulent use of a credit card, third degree forgery and third degree uttering a forged document. The grand jury alleges that on March 26, the defendant took a wallet belonging to a Branchville resident while she was shopping at the Weis Market and used a credit card to make purchases at the Newton Rite Aid and withdraw money from the PNC Bank. On April 2, the defendant took a wallet belonging to a Stillwater resident while she shopped at the Newton WalMart and used a credit card to make purchases at Newton U-Save. On April 9, the defendant took a wallet belonging to a Wantage resident while she shopped at WalMart. The defendant removed cash from the wallet and used a credit card to make purchases at Cumberland Farms in Andover Township. On April 18, the defendant took a wallet belonging to a Newton resident while she shopped at Weis Market and used a debit card to make purchases at Newton Rite-Aid, Newton U-Save and Hampton Quick Chek. Jan. 7 Timothy V. McNamara, age 51, of Branchville, pled guilty to fourth degree aggravated assault and a second offense driving while intoxicated. Sentencing is presently anticipated for March 6,. He admitted to driving while intoxicated on Sept. 24, 2006 in Andover Township and causing an accident involving another vehicle, resulting in the driver sustaining 18 stitches to his leg and the front seat passenger sustaining bruises to the head, arms and legs. Kenney Leake, age 37 of Irvington was sentenced to three years probation with 180 days jail (three days credit). After release attend anger management classes and follow recommendations, no contact with the victim, gain full time employment, and submit a DNA sample. Fines and costs are in the amount of $205. Defendant admitted to assaulting a woman on April 26, 2008 causing injuries. Jan. 9 Gregory S. Claps, age 39, of Stanhope was sentenced to four years in state prison. He must attend drug counseling, submit his DNA and pay $240 0 restitution to his victim. Claps pled guilty on Nov. 3, 2008 to third degree terroristic threats, fourth degree providing false information to police and third degree hindering his own apprehension. He admitted to displaying a rifle in the window of his home in a threatening manner toward a utility worker performing work outside the home. Upon his arrest, he provided the Byram Police with a falsified birth certificate in an attempt to hide his true identity. Robert Levy, age 49, of Branchville pled guilty to the third degree crime of possession of a controlled dangerous substance. Sentencing is presently anticipated for Feb. 20. He admitted to possessing 23 bags of heroin in his home on Aug. 20, 2008. Edward A. Zubl, age 37, of Sussex was sentenced to one year in state prison and was given credit for 64 days served. He must pay total fines and penalties of $905, submit a DNA sample at his expense and his driver’s license was suspended for 24 months. He pled guilty on Nov. 3, 2008 to unlawful taking of a means of conveyance, a fourth degree crime. The defendant, after spending the night at another person’s home, admitted to taking a van belonging to the homeowner without his consent and driving it to his own residence.