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Community Programs The Sussex County Sheriff’s Office’s goals in offering our community programs are to reduce the criminal victimization of all of our residents, especially senior citizens and enhance the delivery of law enforcement services. These programs provide the opportunity for an exchange of information between law enforcement and the community. The programs include the following: • Active Shooter Civilian Response • Fire Marshal’s Office Overview • Crimestoppers Overview • Sussex County Sheriff’s Office Overview • Home Burglary Awareness/Prevention • Credit Card Scams • Internet and Telephone Scams • Contractor and Home Healthcare Scams • Project Lifesaver Program • Senior Wristband Program • Senior Identification Cards • Emergency Preparedness for your Home • 911 Communications Center • K9 Demonstrations • Fake News and how to spot it on the internet The Sussex County Sheriff’s Office would be happy to come to your community group to present any of these topics. Please call 973-579-0850 ext 2114 for more information. Senior Photo ID Program Link to the Senior Photo ID form can be found HERE The Sussex County Sheriff’s Office offers photo identification cards to Sussex County seniors over 55 years of age. Please call 973-579-0850 ext 2114 to schedule your appointment. Please note that this is a “low level” form of identification. Senior Wristband Program Link to the Senior Wristband form can be found HERE The Sussex County Sheriff’s Office will provide black and gold silicone wristbands to every senior citizen of Sussex County free of charge. The bands are engraved with “SC Sheriff 973-579-0888” and a registration number. That number will be used to register all participating senior citizens with the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office should the senior citizen be unable to communicate with emergency personnel. For more information, please call 973-579-0850 ext 2114.

Join the race against crime on September 7, 2013 at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. < Back Crime Stoppers 5K/10K Run to be held September 7 Join the race against crime on September 7, 2013 at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. Previous Next Join hundreds of runner/walkers and supporters in the race against crime at the Sussex County Fairgrounds on Saturday, September 7, 2013. Pre-register by Tuesday, September 3, and the fee is $25 for either the 5K Run/Walk or 10K Run. After September 3 through race day, the fee is $30 for either race. New this year is “Early Bird” registration—register by July 31, 2013 and pay just $20 for either race. Register for the race at an external web site T-shirts and goody bags will be provided to all 5K and 10K runners/walkers while supplies last. Awards will be given to the top three male and female winners overall, the top three teams and by age groups. Enjoy food, drinks and entertainment after the event. Race proceeds will benefit the Sussex County Sheriff’s Crime Stoppers, a nonprofit corporation funded by contributions from local businesses and citizens at no cost to the taxpayer. Individuals who have information relating to a crime or criminal activity in the Sussex County, New Jersey area can receive up to a $1,000.00 cash reward for information leading to the arrest and indictment of criminals. Tips may be submitted anonymously via the Crime Stoppers hotline at 973.300.CRIME or online anonymous tip form. Have questions or need more information about the event? Contact Andy Ball at 973.222.8748. 2013 Supporters and Partners Presented by Thorlabs, Inc. The Alternative Press, LLC Athenia Mason Supply Atlantic Health System Bimbo Bakeries USA Blue Ribbon Restaurant CenturyLink Clear Channel TriState Comet Security CP Engineers, LLC D&H Alternative Risk Solutions Eastern Propane Extreme Energy Solutions, LLC Extreme Off Road, LLC Vanessa Gabriel GBW Insurance Greater Living Foods Hardyston Twp. PBA Local 374 Hoover Truck Centers Iliff-Ruggiero Funeral Home Jersey Gators Swim Team Lakeland Bank Lazer One Lowe’s of Butler Main Street Laundromat Franklin Assemblywoman Alison McHose Montague Tool The Morville Agency New Jersey Herald NewJersey State Police Senator Steven Oroho The Printing Center PSE&G R&T Nautilus Ronetco Supermarkets Royal Buick GMC St. Clare’s Health System Service Electric Cable Skyland Ice World Sound Motors Inc. Sheriff Michael Strada Sussex County Community College Sussex County Fairgrounds Toyota World and Subaru World of Newton Sponsorship opportunities are still available! If you would like to make a financial contribution or partner with us in this fundraiser, please contact Lt. Larry Beller at 973.579.0865, ext. 2501 for all the details.

Life Saving Award & Two Letters of Commendation < Back Sussex County Sheriff Michael F. Strada is pleased to announce several awards and commendations of his staff Life Saving Award & Two Letters of Commendation Previous Next Press Release Contact: Sheriff Michael F. Strada May 15, 2025 973-579-0850 Sussex County Sheriff Michael F. Strada is pleased to announce several awards and commendations of his staff Life Saving Award : Corporal Jennifer VanDerWende and Sheriff’s Officer Kurt Miller were given the Life Saving Award for their actions during a medical emergency. These officers quickly administered first aid and stabilized the individual enough so that EMS could transport the individual to the hospital for advanced care. The quick actions of both officers resulted in a life being saved. (left to right), Sheriff Michael F. Strada, Corporal Jennifer VanDerWende, Sheriff’s Officer Kurt Miller Letter of Commendation: As a result of a Crimestoppers tip, Detective Michael Scott was involved in a three-month investigation that resulted in one of the largest CDS seizures in Sussex County history. His dedication to this case involved reviewing hours of surveillance, the application and execution of a search warrants, working together with other law enforcement agencies and he assisted in interviewing and prosecuting the suspects involved. (left to right), Detective Michael Scott, K9 Ace, Sheriff Michael F. Strada Letter of Commendation: Supervising Public Safety Telecommunicator Stephanie House, Public Safety Telecommunicators Ashley Hebble, Michael Totaro and Travis Finan were given Letters of Commendation for their work involving a high stress critical incident. These individuals demonstrated their professionalism and dedication to duty stepping seamlessly into their role and they executed their responsibilities without hesitation. (left to right) Sheriff Michael F. Strada, Supervising Public Safety Telecommunicator Stephanie House, Public Safety Telecommunicator Travis Finan, Public Safety Telecommunicator Ashley Hebble, Public Safety Telecommunicator Michael Totaro and Director of Communications Eric Muller Sheriff Strada stated, “I am proud of the work that my staff performs every day without hesitation. It was an honor to recognize these outstanding individuals.”

The Keogh-Dwyer Correctional Facility was found to be 100% compliant with state requirements. < Back Jail facility gets seal of approval following inspection The Keogh-Dwyer Correctional Facility was found to be 100% compliant with state requirements. Previous Next Sheriff Michael Strada is pleased to announce that the New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC) has found the Keogh-Dwyer Correctional Facility (KDCF) to be 100% compliant with the requirements of the Manual of Standards for New Jersey Adult County Correctional Facilities. The KDCF has a long-standing history of impeccable compliance with these strict standards set forth by the NJDOC. As a result of this inspection, 625 standards were met such as security and control, inmate work program, and training and staff development. The inspection process occurs annually over the course of a three day period. Upon receiving notification from the state of New Jersey, Sheriff Strada noted, “I am proud of the men and women who work in our correctional facility. It is clear that their hard work and professionalism has paid off as we continue to receive high marks and praise from the New Jersey Department of Corrections.”

A ten dollar fee per physician or dentist visit will be required. < Back Medical co-pay policy implemented for inmates A ten dollar fee per physician or dentist visit will be required. Previous Next Sheriff Michael Strada has announced the recent implementation of an inmate medical co-pay policy at the Keogh-Dwyer Correctional Facility. Effective immediately, all inmates will be charged a ten dollar co-pay to see the physician or dentist. By establishing this co-pay, the sheriff’s office hopes to recoup some funds for medical costs and, more importantly, cut back on sick call abuse. Inmates with no funds available will not be denied visitation to the physician or dentist as state law requires that inmates be provided with healthcare. The sheriff’s office can, however, require an inmate to make this co-payment. It is expected that this new policy will be a money-saver.

Arrested: Stacy Spencer, age 48, of Newton, NJ. < Back Warrant arrest in Newton Arrested: Stacy Spencer, age 48, of Newton, NJ. Previous Next On Wednesday, October 24, 2012, while off-duty, Sheriff’s Officer Mike Yanko observed Stacy Spencer in the Town of Newton. Knowing Spencer to be the subject of an outstanding Superior Court arrest warrant, Yanko notified Sheriff’s Communications which verified the warrant and dispatched two officers to apprehend Spencer. Sheriff’s officers Kieran McMorrow and Darrin McDowell encountered Spencer a short time later and immediately placed him under arrest. Spencer was transported to the Keogh-Dwyer Correctional Facility where he is currently lodged without bail.

Foreclosure Listings Archive Back to Foreclosures Case Number Docket Number Scheduled Sale Date Defendant Plaintiff Attorney Plaintiff Attorney Phone Approximate Judgement Address City Complete Status Buyer Price Upset Plaintiff 22000409 F-006016-21 12/21/2022 Teddy L. Cosgrove Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC (973) 575-0707 6 Mudtown Road Sussex Plaintiff Adjourned to 2/15/2023 PHH Mortgage Corporation 22000405 F-15143-19 12/21/2022 KT NY Group, LLC Leopold & Associates, PLLC (914) 219-5787 30 Lee Drive Highland Lakes Sold to Plaintiff Lendinghome Funding Corporation 100 193000 Lendinghome Funding Corporation 22000408 F-009188-18 12/21/2022 Cynthia Dubis Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC (973) 575-0707 2 Akron Way Hopatcong Sold to 3rd Party Purchaser Christian Vega 207000 207000 Loancare, LLC 22000221 F-012660-19 12/21/2022 James D. Washer, Jr. Schiller, Knapp, Lefkowitz & Hertzel, LLP (518) 786-9069 922 Plymouth Lake Drive Newton Cancelled M&T Bank 22000420 F-003476-19 12/21/2022 Jonathan L. Depue Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC (973) 575-0707 6 Steamboat Drive, Unit 179 Building H-4 Vernon Cancelled U.S. Bank Trust National Association 22000330 F-000607-22 12/21/2022 James Smith, Jr. LOGS Legal Group, LLP (856) 793-3080 19 Indian Field Drive Hardyston Cancelled Wilmington Savings Fund Society 22000403 F-002660-22 12/21/2022 Paul D. Landau LOGS Legal Group, LLP (856) 793-3080 24 West Shore Trail Stockholm Sold to Plaintiff LOGS Legal Group, LLP 100 180000 Wells Fargo Bank, NA 22000410 F-002926-22 12/21/2022 Sean Fritts Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC (973) 575-0707 517 Muscoda Road Highland Lakes Sold to 3rd Party Purchaser MBA Investment Group, LLC 174000 174000 Freedom Mortgage Corporation 22000369 F-4466-20 12/07/2022 Hinkley Auto Sales, Inc. Getler, Gomes & Sutton, PC (845) 533-4475 413 Route 206 Montague Sold to 3rd Party Purchaser Christian Vega 100000 100000 SB One Bank 22000383 F-009252-20 12/07/2022 KT NY Group, LLC Hladik, Onorato & Federman, LLP (609) 840-5000 6 Kohlbocker Road Fredon Sold to Plaintiff Haymarket Insurance Company 100 208000 Haymarket Insurance Company 17001120 F-018163-16 12/07/2022 Doreen Elizabeth Smith Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC (973) 575-0707 33 Maple Parkway Sparta Cancelled Wells Fargo Bank, NA 22000286 F-000503-22 12/07/2022 John M. Doremus Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC (973) 575-0707 11 Lounsberry Hollow Road Sussex Cancelled Mortgage Assets Management, LLC

This seminar has been cancelled due to lower than usual attendance this year. < Back TRIAD law enforcement seminar to be held in October This seminar has been cancelled due to lower than usual attendance this year. Previous Next Cancelled due to lower than usual attendance this year. On Friday, October 14, 2016 , Sussex County TRIAD will be hosting a law enforcement seminar for seniors at Selective Insurance, 40 Wantage Avenue in the Borough of Branchville from 8 a.m. to 12:00 noon with a free continental breakfast included. The seminar will include classes on senior fraud education and protection, a demonstration by the Sussex County Sheriff’s K-9 Unit as well as other new, informative classes. Seniors will have the opportunity to meet with local law enforcement officers and county personnel to gather information on current crimes affecting seniors, facts to combat unwarranted fear of crime, problems faced by seniors and programs that are offered by the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office. Admission is free but pre-registration is required. To register, please contact Hilary Manser at 973.579.0850, ext. 2114.

Do not fall for this latest scam threatening arrest for unpaid debts. < Back Telephone Scam Do not fall for this latest scam threatening arrest for unpaid debts. Previous Next Sussex County Sheriff Michael F. Strada would like to warn residents of a telephone scam targeting Sussex County. Some Sussex County residents have reported receiving telephone calls within the last few days from someone stating they are calling from the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office. The caller says that you will be arrested if you do not satisfy a particular debt. They give a case number and a call back number. Do not fall for this latest scam. The Sussex County Sheriff’s Office is not making these calls . If you have received a call threatening arrest by the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, please call the Sussex County Prosecutor’s Office at 973.383.1570, ext. 4526.

Capt. George Kately and Lt. Lawrence Beller receive recognition in new “Courthouse Kudos” program. < Back Sheriff's personnel honored by New Jersey Judiciary Capt. George Kately and Lt. Lawrence Beller receive recognition in new “Courthouse Kudos” program. Previous Next Capt. George Kately and Lt. Lawrence Beller were recently honored by the Morris/Sussex Vicinage of the New Jersey Judiciary as part of its new “Courthouse Kudos” recognition program. These officers received their honors due to the close collaboration and support they have offered the court, particularly during the days immediately following Superstorm Sandy. Kately and Beller were presented with their respective awards by Superior Court Judge Thomas L. Weisenbeck and Trial Court Administrator Rashad Shabaka-Burns. A 25-year veteran of the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, Capt. Kately has been a member of the Sheriff’s Office since 1988. He currently serves as a supervisor of the Bureau of Law Enforcement. An 18-year veteran, Lt. Beller has served as a member of the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office since 1995. He is currently assigned to supervise the Courts and Transportation Unit. Sheriff Strada joins the New Jersey Judiciary in commending these officers.

The sweep, carried out in most New Jersey counties, tracks down parents with outstanding warrants for failure to pay child support. < Back Sheriff’s office arrests 31 in statewide nonsupport sweep The sweep, carried out in most New Jersey counties, tracks down parents with outstanding warrants for failure to pay child support. Previous Next Sheriff Michael F. Strada today announced his agency’s recent participation in the New Jersey Statewide Nonsupport Warrant Sweep. The sweep was sponsored by the Sheriff’s Association of New Jersey and was conducted in full cooperation with the New Jersey Department of Family Development, the Office of Child Support Services and the probation divisions of each respective county in the state. Beginning in the early morning hours of Tuesday June, 18, 2013 and continuing through Thursday June 20, 2013, Sussex County sheriff’s officers—with arrest warrants issued by a Superior Court in New Jersey—arrested the following 26 individuals who failed to comply with court-ordered child support payments. An asterisk (*) next to a name denotes that individual has multiple non-support warrants for separate obligations. Defendant Age Residence Amount Owed Melanie Griffiths 36 Vernon $5,263.70 Sereca Thomas 29 Franklin $5,790.26 Jarred Bruce 32 Franklin $18,496.83 Alfred Davidson* 31 Sussex $22,213.28 Frank Mears 46 Newton $8,906.67 Robert Sipila 58 Vernon $3,200.00 Travis Kretzschmar 30 Vernon $3,904.00 Robert Farruggia 51 Netcong $54,043.88 Charles Heddy 41 Allamuchy $24,810.28 Thomas Scherzer 46 Roxbury $51,994.16 Roger Weaver* 45 Roxbury $161,080.58 Michael Burns 46 Sparta $4,124.91 Lisa Ayers 49 Newton $850.34 Vincent Scardino 43 Andover $6,706.76 Daryl Michael 42 Newton $4,311.12 Douglas Potente 27 Vernon $6,086.76 Scott Baker 44 Toms River $2,520.00 David Murphy 50 Branchville $57,347.80 Michael Krajci 43 Franklin $11,884.00 Kevin Smith 58 Sussex $3,364.28 Everett Scott 40 Branchville $649.00 Paula Babcock 52 Hamburg $3,218.17 Maria Brock 48 Vernon $13,796.27 Dustin Storm 39 Sandyston $4,708.74 Brett Hinchman 34 Pequannock $22,259.71 Shannon Cuthbert 26 Atlantic City $2,340.00 An additional five other individuals voluntarily surrendered themselves at the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office during the sweep. In terms of overall collections gathered throughout New Jersey, Sussex County was third in the state. Of the 35 warrants served, a total of $33,756.71 was collected. All persons arrested in the sweep were processed and lodged in the Keogh-Dwyer Correctional Facility. Those incarcerated were given the opportunity to make a payment of the monies owed in order to be released. If unable to make full payment, they will be rescheduled for a court appearance before a Superior Court judge. At that time, the judge will make a determination regarding the amount of child support that must be paid on a case-by-case basis. Sheriff Strada advises Sussex County residents with an active warrant for nonsupport to be proactive and contact his office to make arrangements for surrender. Additionally, the sheriff asks any member of the public who can provide information that may lead to the arrest of someone who owes child support to contact the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office Crime Stoppers toll-free tip line at (888) 973-CRIME. Tips may also be submitted online through the Crime Stoppers Online Anonymous Tip Form. Your information can greatly assist the sheriff’s office in enforcing outstanding warrants. If the information you provide leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward.

Richard Gannon vs Lauren Russell < Back Upcoming sheriff’s sale of assets Richard Gannon vs Lauren Russell Previous Next Docket #FM 19-39-05 Richard Gannon vs Lauren Russell On Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 11:00 a.m., the following asset will be sold at a public sale on the premises of AA-1 Storage located at 155 Brooks Flat Road, Ogdensburg, NJ: One 2006 Caterpillar 303.5 Excavator, Vin #VDMY00785 This sale was previously scheduled to take place March 12 and then March 15, 2013. All items are sold in an ‘as is’ condition. Purchaser must pay purchase price at the time of sale in cash or certified check made payable to the Sussex County Sheriff and remove the items following the sale. The sheriff reserves the right to adjourn these sales; the foregoing scheduled dates are subject to change. For more information. contact the Civil Process Unit at 973.579.0850.