< Back Bureau of Law Enforcement Welcomes New Officer Previous Next Sussex County Sheriff’s Office Hires New Officer Sheriff Michael F. Strada is pleased to announce the hiring of a new Sheriff’s Officer in the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Law Enforcement. At a ceremony held at the Sheriff’s Office earlier this morning, Sheriff Strada administered the Oath of Office to Sheriff’s Officer Trevor Floyd. A lifelong resident of Sussex County and a 2014 graduate of High Point Regional High School, Sheriff’s Officer Floyd attended Sussex County Community College where he earned an Associate’s of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice. Last month, Officer Floyd graduated from the Morris County Police Academy’s 100th Basic Police Course. Following a brief period of field training instruction, Officer Floyd will be assigned to the Courthouse Security and Prisoner Transport Unit. Immediately following swearing in Officer Floyd, Sheriff Strada congratulated him, welcomed him to the agency, and wished him success in his career.

Arrested: Alexander M. Urena, age 33, of Andover Boro, NJ. < Back Arrest at Newton MVC for outstanding municipal warrants Arrested: Alexander M. Urena, age 33, of Andover Boro, NJ. Previous Next On Tuesday, March 8, 2011, while assigned to the Newton Motor Vehicle Commission, Sheriff’s Officer Scott Haggerty encountered Alexander Urena. Further investigation by Sheriff’s Officer Haggerty revealed two outstanding municipal court warrants previously issued for Urena. Sheriff’s Officer Haggerty immediately took Urena into custody. Urena was lodged in the Morris County Correctional Facility on $1,100 bail.

Sheriff's Office History The Sussex County Sheriff’s Office is the first and oldest established law enforcement agency in Sussex County. The first sheriff was Joseph Brackenridge. He was appointed on November 12, 1753 and served for eleven months. The second sheriff was Morris Robeson who served as sheriff for three years and that has since been the established term of office. Past Sussex County Sheriffs 1753-54 Joseph Brackenridge 1754-57 Morris Robeson 1757-60 Peter Schenck 1760-63 Issaac Hull 1763-66 Ephraim Darby 1766-69 Jacob Stan 1769-72 Hugh Hughes 1772-75 Thomas Potts 1775-79 Philip Dodderer 1779-82 William Kerr 1782-85 Mark Thompson 1785-88 William Kerr 1788-91 James Hyndshaw 1791-94 Mark Thompson 1794-97 James Hyndshaw 1797-97 Charles Pemberton 1797-03 George Bidelman 1803-06 Charles Pemberton 1806-09 John Gustin 1809-12 Ephraim Green, Jr. 1812-15 John Linn 1815-18 Daniel Swayze 1818-21 William Darrah 1821-24 Van Cleve Moore 1824-25 George Mushback 1825-28 Benjamin Hamilton 1828-31 Lewis DeCamp 1831-34 Uzal C. Hagerty 1834-37 Alexander Boyles 1837-40 John Broderick 1840-43 George H. McCarter 1843-46 Andrew Shiner 1846-49 Joseph A. Osborn 1849-52 George H. Neldon 1852-55 Frederick Arvis 1855-58 Richard E. Edsall 1858-61 Peter S. Decker 1861-64 Charles Arvis 1864-67 James Smith 1867-70 Jesse Ward 1870-73 Thomas Simonson 1873-79 William Ross 1879-83 William L. Decker 1883-85 Jacob E. Hornbeck 1885-88 J.T. Kays 1888-91 Henry C. Stoll 1891-94 William J. Williams 1894-97 Peter S. Gunderman 1897-00 Joseph C. Andress 1900-01 John N. Hotalin 1901-06 Joseph C. Andress 1906-08 Judson Kilpatrick Gunn 1908-11 Joseph C. Andress 1911-12 George N. Harris 1912-16 Edward C. Maines 1916-18 William D. Wilson 1918-22 Israel D. Chardavogne 1922-24 Linus B. Littel 1924-27 B.V. Mackerley 1927-29 Peter H. Lanterman 1929-32 Arthur D. Wilson 1932-35 Claude Paddock 1935-38 Sydney Webster 1938-41 Denton J. Quick 1941-44 Russell Van Atta 1944-47 Clarence Hazen 1947-56 James Skok 1956-84 Gerald “Bucky” Willis 1984-89 Fred Cooper 1989-89 Michael Blahut 1989-10 Robert E. Untig 2011- ____ Michael F. Strada

Seven staff members from the Bureau of Corrections were recently promoted. < Back Sheriff Strada announces Bureau of Corrections promotions Seven staff members from the Bureau of Corrections were recently promoted. Previous Next Sheriff Michael F. Strada is pleased to announce the following promotions within the Bureau of Corrections. Michael Scuzzese Officer Michael Scuzzese has been promoted to the rank of sergeant. A six-year veteran of the Bureau of Corrections, Sergeant Scuzzese began his law enforcement career in 2010. He currently serves on multiple specialized units for the department. A U.S. Army veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and a graduate of the Passaic County Police Academy, Sergeant Scuzzese also holds a bachelor’s degree in social science as well as a master’s degree in science of management. Jeremy Lock Corrections Officer Jeremy Lock has been promoted to sergeant. A 1998 High Point Regional High School graduate, Sergeant Lock is an 8-year veteran of the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Corrections. In 2013 he was awarded the Meritorious Service Award for his actions in subduing a violent inmate after receiving serious injuries during the altercation. He was named Officer of the Year in 2014. He holds an associate’s degree in criminal justice. Anthony Masucci Corporal Anthony Masucci has been promoted to the rank of sergeant. Sergeant Masucci began his law enforcement career with the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office in 1996. A graduate of the NJ State Police Training Commission Basic Training Course, during his 20 year career with the sheriff’s office, Sergeant Masucci has served as a field training officer, a certified police academy instructor, a certified basic life support/AED instructor, a member of the Special Operations Group with extensive training in high risk transports, cell extractions and hostage rescue team. He is a recipient of the Sheriff’s Achievement Award and Good Conduct Award as well as an active member/rider of the Police Unity Tour. Sergeant Masucci’s most recent assignment has been with the department’s Special Services Division as the supply and logistics officer. Daniel Truppo Corrections Officer Daniel Truppo has been promoted to the rank of sergeant. A 2001 graduate of Lenape Valley Regional High School, Sergeant Truppo began his career at the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office in 2003. A 13-year veteran of the Bureau of Corrections, Sergeant Truppo is also a volunteer firefighter. In addition to being a recipient of the Sheriff’s Achievement Award, Sergeant Truppo was awarded the Meritorious Service Award for his actions during a fire in the correctional facility’s laundry room in 2005. Erich Olsen Corporal Erich Olsen has been promoted to sergeant. A 20-year veteran of the Bureau of Corrections, throughout his career, Sergeant Olsen has served as a field training officer, assistant team commander of the special operations group, tactical response unit team leader, training officer, firearms instructor, emergency management team member, police academy instructor, and the Bureau of Corrections armorer. A graduate of the New Jersey State Corrections Officer Training Academy (COTA), Sergeant Olsen is a three time recipient of the Sheriff’s Good Conduct Award as well as the Exceptional Duty Award. Sergeant Olsen is a past vice president of Police Benevolence Association Local 378 and, since 2007, is its current president. Brian Snyder Officer Brian Snyder has been promoted to the rank of corporal. A 15-year veteran of the Bureau of Corrections, Corporal Snyder is the recipient of the Sheriff’s Achievement Award. Corporal Snyder has worked on the S.L.A.P. and S.W.A.P. unit for six years and has received many letters of recognition for his professionalism and dedication to the department. Jeffery Miller Officer Jeffery Miller has been promoted to the rank of corporal. A 15-year veteran of the Bureau of Corrections, Corporal Miller graduated from the Police Academy of Passaic County. Corporal Miller was a recipient of the Sheriff’s Achievement Award in 2008. Sheriff Strada thanks each of the above members for their service and congratulates them on their promotions. Pictured from left to right: Corporal Jeffery Miller, Sergeant Jeremy Lock, Sergeant Anthony Masucci, Sheriff Michael Strada, Warden Mark Farsi, Sergeant Daniel Truppo, Sergeant Michael Scuzzese, Sergeant Erich Olsen.

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

Communications Center Director: Eric Muller The Sussex County Sheriff’s Communications Center came online in 1990 as a two dispatch position center and has evolved over the years to become a ten dispatch position, capable of serving as a single point Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) for all of Sussex County. Now located on county-owned property in Frankford Township, the facility answered its first 9-1-1 call on December 16, 2014 at 2:24 p.m. reporting a residential smoke condition in Hampton Township. The communications center provides regular dispatch services for the sheriff’s office and serves as a PSAP for enhanced 911 calls. The center currently serves thirteen local municipalities with 911 answering/emergency dispatch service: Branchville Borough Byram Township Frankford Township Fredon Township Green Township Hampton Township Lafayette Township Montague Township Sandyston Township Stillwater Township Sussex Borough Walpack Township Wantage Township There was a technical issue on our end. Try again or refresh.

Arrested: Gerard J. Pollastro, age 40, of Wantage Township, NJ. < Back Sheriff's officers arrest Wantage man for DWI Arrested: Gerard J. Pollastro, age 40, of Wantage Township, NJ. Previous Next At approximately 10:00 p.m. on the evening of Thursday, December 20, 2012, Sheriff’s Officer Samantha Schilling was assigned to traffic enforcement within Wantage Township. While patrolling that area, she observed a motor vehicle operated by Gerard Pollastro failing to maintain his lane of traffic. After initiating a motor vehicle stop, speaking with Pollastro, and observing him attempt to perform several field sobriety tests, Sheriff’s Officer Schilling found him to be intoxicated. Officer Schilling took Pollastro into custody and transported him back to the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office where he was processed and released pending a future court appearance in Wantage Township Municipal Court. He was issued summonses for reckless driving, failure to maintain lane and driving while intoxicated. Sheriff’s Officer Scott Haggerty and Sheriff’s Sergeant John Gray assisted in the arrest.

Four members of the Bureau of Corrections were recently honored for exceptional and meritorious service. < Back Four honored for service Four members of the Bureau of Corrections were recently honored for exceptional and meritorious service. Previous Next Sheriff Michael F. Strada honored several corrections officers for exceptional and meritorious service in a ceremony held at the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office last Wednesday. Sergeant George Arnot was awarded the Exceptional Duty Medal in recognition of his tireless dedication and professionalism while serving as county coordinator for the Sussex County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) . In addition to those duties, Sgt. Arnot also serves as the deputy emergency management coordinator for the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Corrections as well as being an incident management team member in the Office of Emergency Management (OEM). The Exceptional Duty Medal is awarded to those sheriff’s personnel who, as a result of training, devotion to duty, or service to the public, bring acclaim to themselves, the office, or the police profession. Sergeant Arnot has served in the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office since 1989. He is currently the Bureau of Corrections chief training officer. Corporal Walter Chadwick was awarded the Meritorious Service Award in recognition of his actions during a residential structure fire in Stillwater Township on October 14, 2011. Cpl. Chadwick’s efforts to evacuate civilians in nearby residences, in complete disregard of his own personal safety, potentially saved the lives of multiple residents. His alertness and rapid response ensured those residents’ safety. The Meritorious Service Award is awarded to any sheriff’s personnel who succeed in a highly unusual accomplishment under adverse conditions with some degree of hazard of life and limb or where death or injury to a third party is prevented. A certified hazardous materials technician and member of the Sussex County Hazardous Materials Team (HAZMAT), Cpl. Chadwick has served in the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office since 1997. He is currently assigned to supervise the Sheriff’s Work Assistance and Labor Assistance programs . Corrections Officer Nicholas Pampanin and Corrections Officer Michael Scuzzese were awarded the Honorable Service Award in recognition of their successful efforts to prevent an inmate from harming himself during an attempted suicide on October 14, 2011. Officers Pampanin and Scuzzese, through their alertness and decisive actions, prevented the further harm and possible death of that inmate. Corrections Officer Pampanin has served in the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office since 2009; Corrections Officer Scuzzese has served since 2010. Both are currently assigned to the 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. shift. Sheriff Strada congratulates each of the above named personnel for their accomplishments and thanks them for their continued service.

Arrested: Colin Haurey and Tamarah Johnson, both age 18, both of Wantage, NJ. < Back Motor vehicle stop leads to two drug arrests in Wantage Arrested: Colin Haurey and Tamarah Johnson, both age 18, both of Wantage, NJ. Previous Next On Friday, April 15, 2011, while assigned to community policing in Wantage Township, Sheriff’s Officer Haggerty performed a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle operated by Tamarah Johnson for an equipment violation. Further investigation by Sheriff’s Officer Haggerty revealed both occupants of the vehicle to be in possession of a quantity of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Sheriff’s Officer Haggerty took both Haurey and Johnson into custody. Johnson was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance in an amount of less than 1/2 ounce, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in a motor vehicle, possession of drug paraphernalia, and several motor vehicle violations. Haurey was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance in an amount of less than 1/2 ounce and possession of drug paraphernalia. Both were given dates to appear in Wantage Township Municipal Court and released.

K-9 Blaze had an 8-year career with the sheriff’s office. < Back SCSO mourns the passing of search & rescue K-9 K-9 Blaze had an 8-year career with the sheriff’s office. Previous Next Sheriff Strada is deeply saddened to announce the unexpected death of our search and rescue dog, K-9 Blaze who died suddenly, but peacefully, in his sleep over the weekend. A former service dog for the visually impaired, “Nate” was training at the Seeing Eye in Morristown when he was adopted by Lt. Ellicott in April of 2008. A gentle, docile, dog, “Blaze” as he was renamed by Lt. Ellicott, was so peaceful that he actually had to be taught how to bark. It was this calm, yet playful, demeanor that made him ideally suited for search & rescue work. Upon the completion of his initial training, K-9 Blaze became a certified search & rescue dog on October 19, 2008. Throughout his 8-year career with the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, K-9 Blaze responded to, and assisted in the location of, over 40 missing juveniles, adults and seniors throughout Sussex County and the surrounding area. Sheriff Strada joins the men and women of the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office in mourning the passing of K-9 Blaze and our thoughts are with Lt. Ellicott and his family.

Arrested: Christina Talmadge, age 34, of Montague Township, NJ. < Back Woman arrested after driving to MVC with suspended license Arrested: Christina Talmadge, age 34, of Montague Township, NJ. Previous Next On Wednesday, September 28, 2011, while assigned to the Motor Vehicle Commission in Newton, Sheriff’s Officer Scott Haggerty observed Christina Talmadge operating a motor vehicle. Knowing her driving privileges to be suspended, Sheriff’s Officer Haggerty stopped Talmadge’s vehicle. Further investigation revealed she was also the subject of an outstanding warrant from Frankford Township Municipal Court. Sheriff’s Officer Haggerty immediately took Talmadge into custody and transported her to the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office where she was processed, given a future court date and released on her own recognizance.

A total of five parcels will be sold at public sale on May 15, 2013 < Back Upcoming foreclosure involving multiple parcels A total of five parcels will be sold at public sale on May 15, 2013 Previous Next Docket #F -000818-12 The Provident Bank vs. Grinnell Holding Co., Inc., et al. Plaintiff Attorney: Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, (732) 636-8000 [This sale was previously scheduled to take place April 17 and then May 1, 2013.] The Sussex County Sheriff will sell at public sale on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. the following described properties which will will be sold separately in the following five parcels: PARCEL 1 Sold to Plaintiff Municipality: Township of Hampton County and State: Sussex, NJ Property Location: 436 Longview Dr., Hampton, NJ Tax Lot and Block Numbers: Lot 18, Block 2902 Dimensions: Approx. .8264 acres PARCEL 2 Sold to Plaintiff Municipality: Township of Sparta County and State: Sussex, NJ Property Location: 734 Houses Corner Rd., Sparta, NJ Tax Lot and Block Numbers: Lot 60, Block 26 Dimensions: Approx. .92 acres PARCEL 3 Sold to Plaintiff Municipality: Township of Sparta County and State: Sussex, NJ Property Location: West Mountain Rd., Sparta, NJ Tax Lot and Block Numbers: Lot 4.08, Block 20 Dimensions: Approx. 25.08 acres Municipality: Township of Sparta County and State: Sussex, NJ Property Location: Davis Rd., Sparta, NJ Tax Lot and Block Numbers: Lot 3, Block 20 Dimensions: Approx. 61.98 acres Municipality: Township of Sparta County and State: Sussex, NJ Property Location: 75 Davis Rd., Sparta, NJ Tax Lot and Block Numbers: Lot 30, Block 20 Dimensions: Approx. 25.4 acres Municipality: Township of Sparta County and State: Sussex, NJ Property Location: West Mountain Rd., Sparta, NJ Tax Lot and Block Numbers: Lot 4.09, Block 20 Dimensions: Approx. 14.5 acres Municipality: Township of Hardyston County and State: Sussex, NJ Property Location: Davis Rd. Rear, Hardyston, NJ Tax Lot and Block Numbers: Lot 16, Block 77 Dimensions: Approx. 3.15 acres PARCEL 4 Sold to 3rd party purchaser–Robert Nicholson–$1,000,000.00 Municipality: Township of Sparta County and State: Sussex, NJ Property Location: 160 Houses Corner Rd., Sparta, NJ Tax Lot and Block Numbers: Lot 13, Block 33 Dimensions: Approx. 54.2 acres Municipality: Township of Sparta County and State: Sussex, NJ Property Location: Houses Corner Rd., Sparta, NJ Tax Lot and Block Numbers: Lot 52, Block 35 Dimensions: Approx. 80.14 acres PARCEL 5 Sold to Plaintiff Municipality: Township of Sparta County and State: Sussex, NJ Property Location: 10 Park Lake Rd., Sparta, NJ Tax Lot and Block Numbers: Lot 5, Block 26.05 Dimensions: Approx. 1.34 acres Full legal descriptions of the properties can be found in the office of the Register of Deeds of Sussex County. The approximate amount of the decree sought to be satisfied by this sale is $3,999,323.27 in addition to the interest, sheriff’s fees and advertising costs. The successful bidder at the sale is required to post a deposit of 20% of the total bid price in cash or certified check immediately following the sale. The sheriff reserves the right to adjourn these sales; the foregoing scheduled date is subject to change. For more information, contact the Civil Process Unit at 973.579.0850.