Succasunna Man Indicted for Robbing Wells Fargo Bank, Harmon Discount Store and Gas Station
Published on January 20, 2015
Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Roxbury Township Police Chief James Simonetti announce that Derek Morisco, 23 years old of Succasunna, New Jersey, was indicted today after an investigation revealed that he allegedly committed three separate robberies of various businesses located in Succasunna, New Jersey, within a span of four days.
On March 31, 2014, at approximately 6:19 pm, Derek Morisco is alleged to have entered the Harmon Discount Store located at 274 Route 10 in Succasunna, New Jersey. Once inside, Morisco allegedly passed a note to the cashier demanding money. Morisco then fled the store on foot prior to receiving any money from the cashier.
On April 2, 2014, at approximately 9:20 pm, Morisco is also alleged to have approached the Fuel 10 gas station located at 65 Route 10 in Succasunna, New Jersey on his bicycle while armed with a knife. He allegedly attempted to obtain money from the gas station attendant. Morisco allegedly made continual unsuccessful attempts to enter a gas attendant booth during this incident. Morisco then fled from the scene on his bicycle.
On April 3, 2014, at approximately 4:42 pm, Morisco is again alleged to have entered the Wells Fargo Bank located at 106 Route 10 West in Succasunna, New Jersey. Once inside, Morisco allegedly passed a note to the teller demanding money and claiming to be armed. Morisco received $1,065 from the teller, and then fled from the scene on foot.
The defendant was indicted on one count of second degree Robbery, two counts of first degree Robbery, one count of third degree Possession of a Knife for Unlawful Purpose, one count of fourth degree Unlawful Possession of a Knife, and one count of fourth degree Resisting Arrest.
The case was presented by Assistant Prosecutor Sahil Kabse of the Morris County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit. The lead investigators on the case are Detective Michael Gomez of the Morris County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit and Corporal Adam DelGuercio of the Roxbury Township Police Department.
Prosecutor Knapp wishes to thank the Roxbury Police Department, the Morris County Sheriff's Office Crime Scene Unit, and the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor's Office.
The charges and allegations contained in the indictment are merely accusations and the defendant is considered 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.