Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Morris County Acting Chief of Investigations Chris Kimker, and Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Chief Andrew Miller announce the arrest of Samuel J. Rozynski and Alona Goulbournes following a long-term drug investigation in Morris, Sussex, and Bergen Counties.
This investigation culminated on January 29, when law enforcement officers from multiple agencies executed three (3) search warrants in Sparta, Cliffside Park and Parsippany, which resulted in the seizure of approximately 350 grams of cocaine, thirty-seven (37) pounds of marijuana, numerous firearms, and over $300,000 in suspected drug distribution proceeds.
The following individuals were arrested as a result of this investigation.
Police say, Mr. Samuel J. Rozynski, 44 of Sparta, NJ, was charged with the following:
• 1 count of First-Degree Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute
• 1 count of First-Degree Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute
• 1 count of Second-Degree Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Dangerous Substances
• 1 count of Second-Degree Money Laundering
• 3 counts of Second-Degree Possession of a Weapon During the Commission of CDS Offenses
• 1 count of Third-Degree Possession of Cocaine and Marijuana Within 1,000 Feet of School Property
• 1 count of Third-Degree Possession of Cocaine
• 1 count of Fourth-Degree Possession of Marijuana
• 1 count of Fourth-Degree Possession of Prohibited Weapons and Devices (large capacity ammunition magazines)
Rozynski is currently in custody at the Morris County Correctional Facility, pending a detention hearing.
Alona Goulbourne, 37 of Cliffside Park, NJ, was charged with the following:
• 1 count of Second-Degree Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Dangerous Substances
• 1 count of Third-Degree Money Laundering
Goulbourne is has been released on pretrial monitoring conditions.
Prosecutor Knapp said “The cooperation and coordination of investigative efforts by all involved agencies culminated in this very significant seizure of drugs and firearms. We will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to reduce the supply of illicit drugs.”
Prosecutor Knapp, Acting Chief Kimker, and Chief Miller would like to thank the following agencies for their assistance and commitment to this long-term investigation: Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Special Operations Division, Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department, Sussex County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Task Force, Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, Hopatcong Police Department, Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, Cliffside Park Police Department, Little Falls Police Department, Sparta Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, and the New Jersey State Police.
A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, this defendant is presumed innocent until he is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Inquiries concerning this press release should be directed to Public Information Officer Meghan Knab at mknab@co.morris.nj.us or by phone at 973-829-8159.