Local Justice: Decisions in Municipal Court

In State v. Qualin Warren of East Orange, the atate charged defendant with: (1) shoplifting three shirts valued at $88.50 from Hollister's; and (2) providing false information (name and date of birth) to the police.  Defendant pleaded guilty to creating a disturbance.  The court sentenced him to 20 days in jail, for which he received full cerdit for the 20 days already spent in jail. The court also imposed a $100 fine and $33 in court costs.

In State v. Timothy Ellerd of Orange, and in State v. Jona Priced of Maplewood, the state charged each with underage possession/ consumption of alcohol while they were attending a party. Both pleaded guilty to an amended charge of creating a disturbance on private property. The court imposed on each a $250 fine and $33 in court costs.

In State v. 570 Broad Street, LLC of East Orange, the Regional Health Commission charged defendant with failing to register a boiler.  The defendant pleaded guilty. The court imposed a $1,000 fine and $33 in court costs.

In State v. Kurt Haberman of Parsippany, the state charged him with disposal of grass clippings on public property (the woods). He pleaded guilty. The court imposed a $100 fine and $33 in court costs.