Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office

Last night Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée M. Robeson and Chief of Detectives Timothy J. Drew attended an event hosted by OPEN DOOR RECOVERY CENTER in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day. It was a special evening where loved ones who lost the battle with addiction were remembered. Prosecutor Robeson thanked volunteers, remembered those lost, and shared a message of support and hope to the recovery community. This year, the theme for International Overdose Awareness Day is “Together We Can”. It highlights the power of our community when we stand together. Prosecutor Robeson referred to the theme in her remarks and thanked Prevention Resources, Inc., Open Door Recovery Center, Hope One, Hunterdon Health, One Voice of Hunterdon County, and the Hunterdon County Commissioners for their commitment to breaking the stigma of addiction and supporting the recovery community. For more information on International Overdose Awareness Day, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gcZ2xcU Hunterdon County, NJ

Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée M. Robeson, Hunterdon County Chief of Detectives Timothy Drew, and Hunterdon County Sheriff Frederick Brown thank all who organized and participated in the annual National Night Out celebration in Readington Township. The rescheduled event was held in Pickell Park last night with many organizations participating. National Night Out is a national community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships. The event invites neighbors and police to come together under positive circumstances. National Night Out began in 1970 in the western suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with volunteers working together with local law enforcement. In 1984, National Night Out was introduced and involved over 2.5 million neighbors across 400 communities in 23 states. Today, 38 million neighbors across 17,000 communities come together to celebrate. For more information on National Night Out visit https://natw.org/

August 08, 2024 PRESS RELEASE The County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey, Inc. Announces Scholarships The County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey annually awards scholarships to college, graduate and law students. Each scholarship is a one-year grant in the amount of $3,500.00 paid directly to the recipient. Scholarship recipients from previous years are ineligible. The County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey Inc. announces the availability of the following scholarships: The Oscar W. Rittenhouse Memorial Scholarship The Andrew K. Ruotolo Jr. Memorial Scholarship The Harris Y. Cotton Memorial Scholarship The John H. Stamler Memorial Scholarship and Avon Thomas Morgan III Memorial Scholarship To be eligible for the Oscar W. Rittenhouse Memorial Scholarship, an applicant must be a New Jersey resident accepted for admission into a law school. The applicant must have an interest in pursuing a career as a prosecutor. The applicant must also demonstrate financial need. Past recipients of this scholarship are ineligible. To be eligible for the Andrew K. Ruotolo, Jr. Memorial Scholarship, an applicant must be a New Jersey resident accepted for admission to a law school or a graduate school. The applicant must exhibit an interest in, and commitment to, enhancing the rights and well-being of children through child advocacy programs. The applicant must also demonstrate financial need. Past recipients of this scholarship are ineligible. To be eligible for the Harris Y. Cotton Memorial Scholarship, an applicant must be a New Jersey resident accepted for admission to a law school. The applicant must have an interest in pursuing a career as a prosecutor with an emphasis in Domestic Violence or Hate Crime prosecutions. The applicant must also demonstrate financial need. Past recipients of this scholarship are ineligible. To be eligible for the John H. Stamler Memorial Scholarship, an applicant must be a New Jersey resident and sworn law enforcement officer seeking educational advancement on a college or graduate level to improve his or her effectiveness as a law enforcement officer. The applicant must also demonstrate financial need. Past recipients of this scholarship are ineligible. To be eligible for the Avon Thomas Morgan III Memorial Scholarship, an applicant must be a New Jersey resident accepted for admission to a law school. The applicant must be a diverse candidate that is part of an underrepresented group consistent with New Jersey Attorney General Guideline Promoting Diversity in Law Enforcement (December 7, 2021) and have an interest in and commitment to serving as a career prosecutor. The applicant must also demonstrate financial need. Deadline for submission of applications is September 30, 2024. Applicants will be notified of the Committee's decision in November 2024. Applications are available online at https://lnkd.in/eSETXpWJ

The Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office and the Hunterdon County Sheriff's Office stand together to raise awareness of the disturbing trends in human trafficking. According to the United Nations, this global crisis is impacting millions worldwide. This year’s theme is “Leave No Child Behind in the Fight Against Human Trafficking”. This year's campaign urges urgent and comprehensive action to protect vulnerable groups from exploitation and support child victims of trafficking.   All members of the community are reminded that if you see something, say something.   National Human Trafficking Hotline 24 Hr. Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 Text: BE FREE (233733); text “HELP” or “INFO”   For additional information on Human Trafficking Resources visit the NJSP website: https://lnkd.in/eQRM8Y4u For additional information on this year’s theme visit: https://lnkd.in/dgE-uGM  

National Intern Day is celebrated each year on the last Thursday in July. Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée M. Robeson and Hunterdon County Chief of Detectives Tim Drew take this opportunity to acknowledge this year’s interns for their hard work and commitment to the HCPO. Keep an eye out for information regarding the 2025 Internship Program. #hunterdoncounty Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, Fordham University School of Law, The Catholic University of America, University of Vermont

June 26 is observed as the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking to create awareness of drug addiction and illegal drug distribution. The Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office and the Hunterdon County Sheriff's Office are committed to keeping our community safe from illegal drugs and illegal drug dealers. By educating the public on the harmful effects of illegal drug use and the consequences of illegal drug sales, both agencies hope to encourage those who need help to get help and prevent future drug use. There are many resources available to those struggling with addiction in Hunterdon County. Operation Helping Hand is a program that is grant-funded through the New Jersey Attorney General's Office whereby law enforcement officers play an active role in connecting clients suffering from opioid addiction with vital treatment, recovery, and/or support services. A form of support service is the utilization of a recovery coach who is connected with a client to assist them with linkage to detox, treatment, aftercare, and reintegration into the community. The Hunterdon County Sheriff’s Office’s Hope One Van’s core mission is to offer education and lifesaving resources to those struggling with drug use and addiction by traveling around the community with substance use disorder information and resources, mental health information and resources, family guidance and support, harm reduction information and Naloxone information. For additional information on services available in Hunterdon, visit our website https://lnkd.in/eG5Mz4Xd For more information on Hope One visit: https://lnkd.in/eBXYN9ZA

Today marks Juneteenth, which commemorates June 19, 1864, when Gen. Gordon Granger and Union soldiers brought news of the Emancipation Proclamation to enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, and declared that all people in Confederate states must be freed. The soldier’s arrival came two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth honors the end of slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African American holiday. For more information on Juneteenth, visit https://lnkd.in/e8XfsxRE

Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée M. Robeson and Chief of Detectives Timothy J. Drew announce the promotions of two detectives. Katherine Terhune was promoted to Detective Sergeant. DSG Terhune is currently assigned to the Forensic Services Unit and has formerly served in the Grand Jury Unit, Special Victims Unit, Criminal Investigations Unit, Narcotics Task Force, and also serves as a Child Passenger Safety Technician within the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office. DSG Terhune began her law enforcement career with the Hunterdon County Prosecutors Office in 2013 after she earned a Bachelor of Science in Communications from Boston University. David Petelle was also promoted to Detective Sergeant. DSG Petelle joined the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office in October 2022 and has over fifteen years of law enforcement experience. During those years, he previously served as a Detective with the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office and a paralegal specialist with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Department of Homeland Security. Currently, DSG Petelle is assigned to the Criminal Investigations Unit, Bias Unit, and Humane Law Enforcement Unit, and is a member of the FACT team. DSG Petelle earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Rutgers University–New Brunswick. DSG Terhune and DSG Petelle are skilled detectives, who have demonstrated their remarkable talents, dedication to the office, and commitment to public safety and the administration of justice in Hunterdon County. Congratulations! #hunterdoncounty

The Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office and the Hunterdon County Sheriff’s Office advise area residents to be aware of scammers posing as utility workers to gain access to residences. This type of scam has been reported nationally as well as within New Jersey. According to the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police and the NJUA - New Jersey Utilities Association, these scams take many forms, but the typical scam will involve two workers knocking on the front door, claiming to be utility workers. One distracts the resident, perhaps to check a utility panel or meter, while the other roams free, robbing the dwelling of money or valuable items. The NJSACOP and the NJUA advise residents: Always ask for a company-issued photo ID. All utility employees in New Jersey carry company-issued photo ID badges.  Do not share your utility account numbers or other personal information. Legitimate technicians will not ask for this. Look for the corporate logo. All service personnel wear uniforms and drive company-branded vehicles with the company logo. Note the time. Technicians usually work regular business hours. If you are getting a knock at the door late at night or on weekends, and there is no apparent emergency, assume it is a scam. Never give money. Utility workers never collect money or credit card information from customers in the field.  If you suspect someone may be a utility imposter, close and lock your door, and immediately call 911. You should also contact your utility company to confirm whether service work is scheduled in your neighborhood. For more information on the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities visit: https://www.nj.gov/bpu/ For more information on the New Jersey Utilities Association visit: https://njua.com/

The Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office and the Hunterdon County Sheriff's Office work in partnership with the New Jersey Attorney General's Office and the New Jersey Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor (OIFP) to protect our #seniors from abuse, neglect, and fraud. Highlighted every June 15th, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day aims to raise awareness about the abuse and neglect some older adults may experience. It serves as a reminder to take steps to prevent elder abuse and protect the rights and dignity of seniors worldwide. According to the National Council on Aging, about 1 in 10 Americans, age 60 and over, have suffered some form of elder abuse, either neglect or financial exploitation. If an older adult is in immediate, life-threatening danger, call 911. Anyone who suspects an older adult is being mistreated should contact the local Adult Protective Services Office or police. For more information on Adult Protective Services in Hunterdon County visit: https://lnkd.in/eD9sxS9c For information on the State Division of Aging Services visit: https://lnkd.in/eDNRNtUs To report Medicaid Fraud & Elder Abuse & Neglect, complete this form: https://lnkd.in/ek8q59gY and email it to [email protected] For additional information on the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor visit: https://lnkd.in/eXkNuTMt #elderabuse #Medicaid #hunterdoncounty