57 arrested in Somerset County based drug ring
Fifty-seven individuals were charged as part of Operation “Crossroads Crackdown,” a six-month investigation into the distribution of cocaine and heroin in Somerset, Middlesex and Union counties. Police allege that the original target, Harry Jackson, Sr. of Bound Brook, served as the Somerset County “crossroads” for two separate CDS distribution operations—a Plainfield-based heroin distribution operation run by defendant Rickey Currie, of Plainfield, and a Franklin-based cocaine distribution operation run by defendant Angel Guadalupe, of Somerset. Police also allege that Patrick Hendrix of Elizabeth served as Currie’s “runner,” making heroin sales when directed by Currie, and meeting with Currie’s heroin supplier, Daryl Cooper, of Newark to obtain the heroin they sold. Somerset County has a thing for making large busts and like the others, this one will keep many lawyers very busy.
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Hoboken police arrest two women on prostitution charges
Following an undercover operation, detectives broke up an alleged prostitution ring and escort service on Friday that was being run out of a home on Monroe Street. Tipped off to the establishment that was advertising on-line at backpage.com, Detective Steven Aguiar called and made an appointment for Friday. When Aguiar showed up for his appointment at 6 p.m., Elena Gubskaya, 49, of Fort Lee, greeted him and guided him to a small room with a massage table, according to police. Zhanna Surykava, 34, of Brooklyn, joined Aguiar in the room and closed the door, police said. When Aguiar placed $200 on the table, Surykava allegedly said that for $200 he would “get everything,” which included sex. Surykava then asked Aguiar if he was a cop (a little late), to which Aguiar replied, “Yes,” and then he arrested both women.
Gubskaya and Surykava were charged with promoting prostitution and operating a sexually oriented business within 1,000 feet of Connors Primary School. Surykava was also charged with engaging in prostitution. The Story is here.
Teen questioned in connection with attack on serviceman
A 16-year-old Seaside Heights boy was questioned about the assault of a 28-year-old serviceman from Newport News, Va. Police were dispatched at 12:59 a.m. Sunday after calls began pouring in that a man was lying face down on the ground. Police found a manect bleeding, and near him were three other individuals, a male and two females. The victim was unconscious for a period of time and was incoherent when he did regain consciousness First Aid treated him at the scene he was transported to the trauma unit at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune.
Investigators were told an argument ensued in Seaside Heights but that it ended three blocks away in Seaside Park. While the three unnamed witnesses say the 16-year-old threw the first punch and ultimately beat victim unconscious, officials said the teen claims the serviceman taunted him and grabbed him by the throat.
The 16-year-old was interviewed with a parent present and subsequently processed at the Ocean County Juvenile Detention Center in Toms River.
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Jersey City Man Sentenced for Distributing Child Pornography Over the Internet
Nicholas Castrovinci, of Jersey City, was sentenced to 5 years in prison by Superior Court Judge Paul DePascale in Hudson County. He pleaded guilty on April 30 to second-degree endangering the welfare of a child/distribution of child pornography. He will not be permitted to access the Internet for the duration of his sentence, and he will be required to register as a sex offender under Megan’s Law. An investigation by the New Jersey State Police determined that on June 30, 2009, Castrovinci knowingly used Internet file sharing software to make multiple files containing child pornography readily available for anyone else to download from a “shared folder” on his computer. A State Police detective was conducting an undercover investigation into the possession and distribution of child pornography on the Internet via peer-to-peer software, when he downloaded two video files that contained child pornography from the shared folder on the computer. He was arrested on July 31, 2009. A search warrant executed on that date revealed numerous videos containing child pornography on the computer.
If you are facing a child pornography charge or any other chaarge in Hudson County, call the Hudson County Criminal Defense Lawyers today.
At the time of his arrest, Castrovinci was on probation as a result of a guilty plea to fourth-degree criminal sexual contact obtained by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office
Termination of Megan’s Law Registration and/or Parole Supervision in New Jersey is Possible by Filing a Motion with a Lawyer
Termination of Megan’s Law Registration
Megan’s Law was enacted in 1994. Under New Jersey law, after fifteen (15) years, sex offenders can move to terminate the obligation to register under Megan’s Law. Those under community supervision for life can also file a motion. In either case, they need to show no subsequent convictions and that they are no longer a threat to others. The Public Defender’s office is not allowed to file these motions so a private attorney must be hired to file these motions with the court.
As you can imagine, an attorney faces an uphill battle when attempting to file this motion. While some have been successful already, many have not. It takes an attorney to plan this out carefully and craft an ironclad motion. It also requires an expert so as a result, these motions can get expensive. Our New Jersey Megan’s Law defense lawyers can represent you in any court in New Jersey. To speak with one of our tough, smart lawyers, call us right now at 732-773-2768.
Megan’s Law Crimes in New Jersey
Megan’s Law applies if a criminal defendant is convicted, adjudicated delinquent, or found not guilty by reason of insanity to any of the following criminal offenses or an attempt to commit any of the following:
- Aggravated Sexual Assault
- Sexual Assault
- Aggravated Criminal Sexual Contact
- Kidnapping (where the victim is less than sixteen (16) years old)
- Endangering the Welfare of a Minor by Engaging in Sexual Contact with a Minor
- Endangering the Welfare of a Minor by knowingly receiving for the purpose of selling, knowingly sells, procures, manufactures, gives, provides etc. through any means (including the internet) any photos, films, videos, etc. which depict a child engaging in a prohibited sexual act or in the simulation of such an act
- Luring or Enticing a Minor
- Criminal Sexual Contact (if the victim is under the age of eighteen (18))
- Kidnapping (where the victim is under 18 and the offender is not the parent)
- Criminal Restraint (where the victim is under 18 and the offender is not the parent)
- False Imprisonment (where the victim is under 18 and the offender is not the parent)
Community Supervision for Life in New Jersey
If the offender was convicted for any of the following offenses and the offense occurred after October 31, 1994 (when Megan’s Law became effective) but before January 14, 2004, then Community Supervision for life will apply (after that date, Parole Supervision for life applies):
- Aggravated Sexual Assault
- Sexual Assault
- Aggravated Criminal Sexual Contact
- Kidnapping (N.J.S.A. 2C:13-1(c)(2) ONLY)
- Endangering the Welfare of a Minor by engaging in sexual conduct with a minor (N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4(a) ONLY)
- Luring or Enticing a Minor
Atlantic City Police Arrest 25 in Prostitution Sweep
Atlantic City police arrested 25 people in a prostitution sweep on Pacific Avenue on Friday. The sweep was conducte by the Atlantic City Police Department’s Special Investigations Section along with members of the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office and Sheriff’s Department. 23 women and one man were charged with engaging in prostitution, including Atlantic City’s Ryan Brinson, 27; Simone M. Mason, 22; Zakysha J. Jones, 23; Karim F. Donaldson, 28; and Jade Alexander, 24; Samantha Bowe, 19, of Pleasantville; Nyrie Emslie, 25, and Stacy Sarokas, 30, of Mays Landing; and Deborah Shaul, 51, of Mullica Township.
Another woman, Latasha Brown, 22, of Somers Point, was charged with promoting prostitution. There was no information regarding how the investigation was conducted or what the evidence the State has. While I have won these cases before, they can be tough, especially in Atlantic City where the State does not really offer plea bargains for criminal cases. Thus, most of these defendants will have to plea out to the criminal charge or go to trial.
Others arrested were Kashmere Turner, 21, of Jersey City, Hudson County; Christi Elisarraras, 19, of Las Vegas; Aleya Perlin, 23, of Glassboro, Gloucester County; Trenia Alston, 20, of Bronx, N.Y.; London A. Mattews, 21, of East Orange, Essex County; Shaquanda McDade, 20, of Camden; Dena R. McCaskey, 43, of Sheffield Lake, Ohio; Shakira Y. James, 26, of Naugatuck, Conn.; Laeloni Johnson, 21, of Jersey City; Elizabeth Waddell, 20, of Bellefontain, Ohio; Brenda Pizano, 25, of Woodland Hills, Calif.; Edna Shaffer, 27, of Baltimore; Shauna L. Lewis, 20, of Brooklyn, N.Y.; and Latrice V. Allen, 33, of Las Vegas
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Barnegat man charged with growing marijuana
Donovan Wainwright has been arrested on drug possession charges after 25 marijuana plants were found at his Ridegway Street home. He was charged with fourth-degree possession of a prescription drugs, fourth-degree possession of less than one ounce of marijuana, possession of marijuana under 50 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia. Police say that six of the plants were approximately two feet tall, while the remaining 19 were approximately a foot tall.
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Point Pleasant Beach man charged in hit-and-run of teen girl
Jeffrey Garabadian, 35, of St. Louis Avenue, was arrested at his home and charged with knowingly leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious bodily injury. Point Pleasant police and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office discovered Garabadian’s 1998 dark green Jeep at his home after an investigation. Around 10:45 p.m. Tuesday, according to police, Garabadian was backing his Jeep out of a Citgo service station when he struck a 14-year-old girl and drove away. The teen is currently listed in critical but stable condition and her identity has not been released.
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Charges filed in crash that killed Manchester mother
Jean Paul Forde of Martin Drive in the Whiting section of Manchester, faces charges of death by auto and assault by auto for the May 30 collision that killed Colleen Guierro of Second Avenue in Manchester, according to Jackson police Capt. David Newman. Forde was allegedly driving at a high rate of speed while under the influence of alcohol, when he lost control of a 1998 Honda Accord and crashed into the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt driven by Colleen Guierro, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Forde is charged with vehicular homicide, assault by auto, driving while intoxicated, reckless driving and failure to maintain a lane.
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