Sussex Woman Charged with Eluding and Aggravated Assault
Published on January 09, 2015
Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Wharton Borough Police Chief Anthony Fernandez announce that Charity Thompson, 21 years old, of Sussex, New Jersey, has been charged with Second Degree Eluding and Aggravated Assault, Third degree Assault by Auto, Fourth Degree Causing Injury While Driving With a Suspended License, a Disorderly Person's Offense of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and various motor vehicle summonses.
On January 1, 2015, at approximately 9:04 a.m., Wharton Borough Police attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop for speeding of a tan Toyota Camry on Route 15 South in Wharton, New Jersey. Charity Thompson was later identified as the driver of the Toyota Camry.
Allegedly Charity Thompson ignored police commands to stop her vehicle and fled the scene at a high rate of speed. She traveled south on Mount Hope Avenue in Rockaway Township, New Jersey, where she ultimately crashed her vehicle. Thompson and another occupant were removed from the vehicle and transported to Morristown Medical Center for treatment for injuries sustained as a result of the crash.
The Honorable Gerard Smith, J.M.C. set bail at $200,000, no 10 percent, cash, bond or property.
The investigation is active and ongoing. No other information is being released at this time.
Prosecutor Fredric Knapp would like to thank the Wharton Borough Police Department and the members of the Morris County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit whose efforts contributed to this arrest.
A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until he or she has been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Any inquiries can be directed to First Assistant Morris County Prosecutor Thomas Zelante at 973-285-6252 or tzelante@co.morris.nj.us.