Morristown Man Indicted on Attempted Murder and Robbery Charges

Published on September 01, 2014

Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Morristown Police Chief Peter Demnitz announce that Brandon Johnson, 23 years old, of Morristown, New Jersey, was indicted yesterday after an investigation revealed that he was allegedly involved in an incident involving a shooting and a robbery which occurred on Lincoln Street in Morristown on January 31, 2014.

Johnson was indicted on one count of First Degree Attempted Murder; two counts of First Degree Robbery, one count of Fourth Degree Conspiracy to Possess CDS, one count of Second Degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon; and other weapons related offenses.

The State is represented by Assistant Prosecutor Sahil Kabse in this matter.

Anyone with information relating to these charges is urged to contact the Morris County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit at 973-285-6200, the Morristown Police Department at 973-292-6600, or Morris County Sheriff's CrimeStoppers at 973-267-2255.

Prosecutor Knapp thanks the Morristown Police Department and the Morris County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit, whose efforts contributed to this result.

The charges and allegations contained in the indictment are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Any inquiries can be directed to First Assistant Morris County Prosecutor Thomas Zelante at 973-285-6252 or tzelante@co.morris.nj.us.