Local Justice: Decisions in Municipal Court

The New Providence Municipal Court handled three criminal cases.

In State v.  David P. Henriksen, of New Providence, the State charged defendant with theft from the A&P.  Defendant pleaded guilty to the charge.  The Court imposed a $500 fine, $30 in costs, and $125 in surcharges.

In State v. Elenyi Enamorado, of Springfield, the State charged defendant with theft from the CVS.   Defendant pleaded guilty to the charge.  The Court imposed a $350 fine, $30 in costs, and $125 in surcharges.  

In State v. Myles E. McCarthy, of North Brunswick, the State charged defendant with violating a Borough Ordinance by failing to obtain a construction permit.  Defendant pleaded guilty to the charge.  The Court imposed a $106 fine and $30 in costs. 

The Berkeley Heights Municipal Court handled one criminal case and it went to trial.

In State v. Eugene Vasile, of Roseland, the State charged defendant with shoplifting from Kings.  The case went to trial and defendant was found guilty of the charge.  The Court sentenced defendant to 100 days in the county jail and 25 days community service.  The Court also imposed a $1000 fine, $30 in costs, amd $125 in surcharges.

The convenes every other Thursday in the New Providence Municipal Center, located at 360 Elkwood Ave.  The next court date is November 17, 2011.