Prosecutor Announces Investigative Staff Promotions

Published on August 22, 2016

Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Chief of Investigations John Speirs announce twelve promotions effective August 26, 2016 to fill vacant supervisory positions within the Prosecutor's Office. The vacancies were created by the recent retirements of Executive Captain Richard Rose, Captain Jane Recktenwald, and Captain Michael Rice.

The following personnel will be promoted and assigned as indicated below:

Lieutenant Robert M. McNally to Captain, who will command the Tactical Division.

Lieutenant Steven Murzenski to Captain, who will command the Specialized Crimes Division.

Lieutenant Angelo Rosato to Captain, who will command the Courts & Administration Division.

Sergeant Steven M. Brylinski to Lieutenant, who will supervise the Sex Crimes / Child
Endangerment Unit and the Megan's Law Unit.

Sergeant Edward M. Jones to Lieutenant, who will supervise the Special Operations Division.

Sergeant Anthony P. Mauceri to Lieutenant, who will supervise the Major Crimes Unit and
Vehicular Homicide Function.

Detective Supervisor Jan-Michael Monrad to Sergeant, who will supervise the Intelligence /
Homeland Security Unit.

Detective Supervisor Stephen Ortiz to Sergeant, who will supervise the Professional Standards
Unit, Financial Crimes Unit, Insurance Fraud Unit, Bias Crimes Unit and Arson / Environmental
Crimes Unit.

Detective Supervisor Gregory A. Rossi to Sergeant, who will supervise the Fugitive Unit.

Detective James J. Bruno to Detective Supervisor in the Special Enforcement Unit.

Detective Michael J. Gomez to Detective Supervisor in the Major Crimes Unit and Vehicular
Homicide Function.

Detective Keisha Higgs to Detective Supervisor in the Juvenile / Missing Persons Unit.

Prosecutor Knapp stated, Through their everyday performance, each of these individuals has demonstrated the qualities necessary to serve at the next level in the organization. I am confident that they will ensure that the office continues to be efficient and effective.

Inquiries regarding this press release should be referred to Public Information Officer Paul Merkler at pmerkler@co.morris.nj.us or 973-285-6215.