Day: April 16, 2021

Manchester, Mercer County, Ocean County, State of NJ, Trenton

Ocean County Man Indicted For Allegedly Falsifying His Academic Credentials To Obtain His Position And Promotions

April 16, 2021

TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced that a suspended senior engineer for the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) was indicted today for submitting false academic credentials in order to obtain his state position and promotions.

The Attorney General’s Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) obtained a state grand jury indictment charging Roger Sequeira, 64, of Whiting, N.J., (Manchester Township, Ocean County, NJ) with second-degree official misconduct, second-degree theft by deception, third-degree theft by deception, and third-degree tampering with public records or information. The NJDOT Office of the Inspector General initially investigated this matter and referred it to the OPIA Corruption Bureau.

The indictment alleges that between Nov. 24, 2007 and June 16, 2020, Sequeira created and reinforced the false impression that he had obtained a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree from La Salle University. Sequeira allegedly submitted to the state a fraudulent document that purported to be a university transcript. As a result of this deception, NJDOT allegedly sustained losses of over $75,000 in the form of additional compensation paid to Sequeira based on fraudulently obtained promotions.

The indictment further alleges that between Oct. 22, 2018 and March 20, 2020, Sequeira stole more than $500 by fraudulently taking leave time he claimed was for illness or visits to healthcare providers and submitting false documents purporting to be from healthcare providers to support that leave time.

The case is being prosecuted by Deputy Attorneys General Jonathan Gilmore and Adam Gerken of the OPIA Corruption Bureau, under the supervision of Bureau Chief Peter Lee and OPIA Deputy Director Anthony Picione.

Attorney General Grewal thanked the New Jersey Department of Transportation’s Office of the Inspector General for their investigation and referral.

Second-degree charges carry a sentence of five to 10 years in state prison and a fine of up to $150,000. The second-degree charge of official misconduct carries a mandatory minimum term of five years in prison without possibility of parole. Third-degree charges carry a sentence of three to five years in state prison and a fine of up to $15,000.

The indictment is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Defense Attorney: Assistant Deputy Public Defender Aletha Sheppard Robinson, Mercer County.

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Fishing, Outdoors, State of NJ

NJ Conservation Police Issue 67 Summonses For Undersized And Over Limit Striped Bass

April 16, 2021

TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–As anglers take advantage of the ongoing striped bass run, New Jersey’s Conservation Police Officers have been busy enforcing the size and creel limits for this popular game fish. Calls to the 877-WARN-DEP line concerning violations have directed the officers’ attention to individuals whose illegal activities did not go unnoticed by law-abiding sportsmen and women. The officers have also been checking in on past trouble spots.

Between April 8 and April 11, Conservation Police Officer Robert Driscoll and Lieutenant Joseph Kuechler, with the assistance of Deputy Chief Frank Panico, continued their enforcement efforts of the striped bass regulations along the Hudson River and Newark Bay Complex in Hudson and Union Counties. They issued a total of 67 summonses for violations of undersize and over the limit striped bass with potential fines amounting to over $15,000.  

Meanwhile on the Raritan Bayshore, Conservation Police Officers Robert Henderson, Ed Klitz, Christopher Moscatiello and James Woerner patrolled the evening hours of April 9 and apprehended five individuals with multiple striped bass violations. In total, more than 20 sublegal striped bass were seized for undersized and overlimit violations.

On the evening of April 10 and into the early morning hours of April 11, seventeen Conservation Police Officers from across the state participated in an overt and covert operation focusing on the harvesting of illegal striped bass along the Raritan Bayshore in Middlesex and Monmouth counties. Nearly 100 inspections were made resulting in over thirty summonses issued for a variety of striped bass-related violations. The possession of undersized fish was the most common violation.  

The Division of Fish and Wildlife’s Bureau of Law Enforcement plans to continue targeted enforcement of striped bass fishing activity as long as the schools of “linesiders” continue to tempt unethical anglers.

Striped Bass regulations can be found in the Division’s free New Jersey Marine Digest available at many sporting goods stores and online here: http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/digmar.htm

Anglers may catch and keep one striped bass per day. The striped bass must measure between 28 and 38 inches. Recreational anglers aged 16 or older must obtain a free annual Saltwater Angler Registry certificate if they are fishing in the marine or tidal waters of the state. Additional regulations apply. The fine for possession of undersized or overlimit striped bass is $100 per fish plus court costs. 

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State of NJ

Governor Murphy Announces Appointments to Personalized Handgun Authorization Commission

April 16, 2021

TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Governor Phil Murphy yesterday the appointments of Jennifer Chuang, Robert Nixon, Nicola Bocour, and Timmy Oh to the Personalized Handgun Authorization Commission. The Commission is responsible for establishing performance standards for personalized handguns and for approving and maintaining a roster of personalized handguns authorized for sale to the public.

“Personalized handgun technology has the potential to save lives and prevent needless lives from being lost to accidents or gun violence,” said Governor Murphy. “Jennifer, Robert, Nico, and Timmy are leaders in their fields and I am honored to appoint them to the Personalized Handgun Authorization Commission.”

Jennifer Chuang currently serves as the Section Chief for Adolescent Medicine at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center. Additionally, she is Associate Director of the Pediatric Residency Program for the hospital. She also serves as an attending physician for the Department of Pediatrics and the Department of Internal Medicine. Dr. Chuang also serves as the Camp Physician and Medical Committee Chair at Camp No Worries, a summer camp for children with cancer and their siblings. Dr. Chuang is also the Medical Director for the Boys and Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic. Dr. Chuang previously worked as an attending physician at the Craig-Dalsimer Division of Adolescent Medicine at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and an MD from the Temple University School of Medicine. Dr. Chuang also holds a master’s degree from the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University.

Robert Nixon is the Founder and President of State House Strategies, a government affairs firm based in Trenton. He is also Director of Government Affairs for the New Jersey State Policeman’s Benevolent Association (NJSPBA). Mr. Nixon has been working in state government since 1993 as a political consultant and aide to elected officials. He also serves on the Board of the New Jersey Schools Development Authority, where he is Acting Chairman of the Board of Directors. Additionally, Mr. Nixon currently serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Pennsylvania, where he teaches a course focusing on governmental relations. He received his undergraduate degree from St. Josephs University and his Master of Governmental Administration from the University of Pennsylvania.

Nicola Bocour currently serves as Government Affairs Director of Giffords, an anti-gun violence organized founded and named for former Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. At Giffords, she previously served as State Legislative Director and State Legislative Manager. Ms. Bocour previously worked in Trenton, where she advocated for legislation to stop gun violence. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Trinity College in Hartford, CT, and received her JD from Seton Hall Law School.

Timmy Oh is the founder and CEO of Vara Safety, a startup which creates innovative safety devices that use biometric and RFID technology to create safe storage and security solutions for firearms. Mr. Oh previously interned with the Knowles Atomic Power Lab and Raytheon Corporation. He has completed research with the Los Angeles Police Department Firearm and Tactics Division. Mr. Oh holds a bachelor’s degree from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. 

  • Timmy Oh
  • Nico Bocour
  • Robert Nixon
  • Jennifer Chuang
Hamilton, Hamilton, Mercer County

Hamilton Welcomes Rothman Orthopaedic Institute to Brand New, State-of-the-Art Location

April 16, 2021

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–Hamilton Township Mayor Jeff Martin, Councilman Charles (Chuddy) Whalen, Councilman Rick Tighe, County Commissioner John Cimino, Assemblyman Wayne DeAngelo and other Township Officials were present to welcome Rothman Orthopaedic Institute with a Grand Opening Ceremony & Ribbon Cutting on Wednesday April 14th, 2021.

“It is so wonderful to see Rothman Orthopaedic Institute expand to their brand new location here is Hamilton. We are thrilled they have decided to continue to invest in our township, bringing their top notch services to our residents” said Mayor Martin.

Located at 1079 Whitehorse Mercerville Rd., formally occupied by Kmart, this spacious over 15,000 sq. ft.  state-of-the-art space replaces the former Rothman Orthopaedics location in Mercerville, NJ, and offers a variety of convenient on-site services for patients. Features include: 3,400 sq. ft. dedicated to Physical Therapy, Hand Therapy and Occupational Therapy; on-site x-ray at the time of your appointment; 21 exam rooms; and onsite orthotic and bracing services fabricated by our experienced practitioners. In addition, this location also has an Urgent Care for immediate orthopaedic medical attention without an appointment.

Prior to Merging with Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Trenton Orthopaedic Group has been a pillar in the Hamilton Community for nearly 50 years. In 1976, Trenton Orthopaedic Group moved from Trenton to their first location at 1675 Whitehorse Mercerville Road. Later in 1999 Trenton Orthopaedic Group moved as a 6 group provider to their previous location – 1225 Whitehorse Mercerville Road located across from the Hamilton Police Station. In addition, they have been covering athletics at all 3 of the Hamilton High Schools: Steinert, Hamilton West and Nottingham as well as Trenton Catholic Academy (formally McCorristin Catholic High School) since 1988.

Rothman Orthopaedic physicians are not only board certified in orthopaedics, they are fellowship-trained in specific specialties.
To learn more about Rothman Orthopaedic Institute visit www.RothmanOrtho.com  or www.facebook.com/RothmanOrtho

Visit www.hamiltonnj.com/economicdevelopment  to learn of the new businesses that have recently opened or have relocated to Hamilton and read up on why Hamilton is a great place for businesses to call home!

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Hamilton, Hamilton, Mercer County

Nurses At RWJ Hamilton Receive Nursing’s Highest Honor

April 16, 2021

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–The nurses of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Hamilton, 1 Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton, have received nursing’s most prestigious honor – Magnet® recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Only 8 percent of hospitals nationwide have achieved this distinction; previously, only 32 hospitals in New Jersey received this recognition. RWJUH Hamilton makes number 33.

              “We can officially say what we have always known: RWJUH Hamilton nurses are among the nation’s best,” said Richard Freeman, President and Chief Executive Officer at RWJUH Hamilton. “Our community can be assured that they are getting the highest quality care from skilled, compassionate nurses.”

              The American Nurses Credentialing Center, a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association, is the world’s largest nursing credentialing organization. Its internationally renowned Magnet Recognition Program® was developed to recognize healthcare organizations that provide the very best in nursing care and uphold innovative professional nursing practice.

“Magnet® recognition is the gold standard for nursing excellence,” said Lisa Breza, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at RWJUH Hamilton. “We are extremely proud of our nurses for achieving this honor. They truly represent the best in their profession.”

              RWJUH Hamilton applied for Magnet® recognition last year, submitting an application demonstrating how it meets the many nursing standards. Representatives from the American Nurses Credentialing Center conducted a three-day virtual survey in early March 2021, interviewing staff, physicians and community members and observing patient care.

“We congratulate all of our nurses on successfully completing the Magnet® journey,” said Jacqueline Ciccarelli, MSN, RN, CCRN-K, MPD, Manager, Magnet Program and Nursing Performance Improvement, at RWJUH Hamilton. “Their pride in their profession and their commitment to our patients are extraordinary. We are honored that they choose to work at RWJUH Hamilton and are committed to supporting their professional growth.”

Magnet looks for collaboration amongst all hospital staff as part of its evaluation. “We thank everyone who worked so hard over the past year to coordinate our Magnet® application and survey. But really, it is a reflection of the exceptional teamwork here at RWJUH Hamilton every day,” Freeman added.

RWJUH Hamilton’s nurses are involved in virtually every area of the hospital, from providing bedside care to serving as educators, researchers, advanced practice specialists and administrators and spearheading information technology and quality improvement initiatives. Many have achieved advanced certifications in nursing specialties such as cardiology, critical care, bariatrics, oncology, orthopedics, surgery and others.