Rockaway Twp.Man Indicted on Aggravated Manslaughter and Vehicular Homicide Charges

Published on October 15, 2014

Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes, and Rockaway Township Police Chief Walt Ardin announce the indictment of Edward Koloski, 27 years old, of Rockaway Township, New Jersey. Koloski was indicted on October 9, 2014 after an investigation revealed that he was allegedly involved in a motor vehicle crash on February 23, 2014 on Route 46 in Rockaway Township, allegedly causing the death of Javan Robinson. The matter has been transferred to Passaic County Superior Court for prosecution by the Morris County Prosecutor's Office

Defendant was indicted on First Degree Aggravated Manslaughter; First Degree Vehicular Homicide in a School Zone; Second Degree Vehicular Homicide; Second Degree Knowingly Leaving Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident that Resulted in Death; Third Degree Hindering Apprehension; Fourth Degree Obstructing the Administration of Law; and Fourth Degree Possession of a Radio to Intercept Emergency Communications While Committing or Attempting to Commit a Crime.

The State was represented by Morris County Assistant Prosecutor Brian DiGiacomo in this matter.

Defendant has presently been released on $350,000 bail.

Prosecutors Knapp and Valdes thank the Rockaway Township Police Department, the New Jersey State Police, the Morris County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Section, 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.