01/16/08

TITLE: FRANKLIN TWP POLICE OFFICER ASSAULTED
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Time: 08:04:38

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THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY                  FILE NO.                   07000195

vs                                            INDICTMENT NO.  08-01-00011-I            

                                                            STATED SESSION: NOVEMBER

MICHAEL RATAJCZAK-LEAMAN          TERM:                       2007

            Defendant

COUNT 1                   RESISTING ARREST                                                   3^RD  DEGREE

            The Grand Jurors of the State of New Jersey, for the County of Hunterdon, upon their oaths present that Michael Ratajczak-Leaman, on or about March 22, 2007, in the Township of Franklin, in the County of Hunterdon, and within the jurisdiction of this Court, purposely did prevent Patrolman Kevin Bollaro, a law enforcement officer of the Franklin Township Police Department, from effecting a lawful arrest by using or threatening to use physical force or violence against said law enforcement officer, contrary to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 2C: 29-2a, and against the peace of this State, the Government and dignity of the same.

COUNT 2                   AGGRAVATED ASSAULT ON A                                3^RD DEGREE

                                    LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

The Grand Jurors of the State of New Jersey, for the County of Hunterdon, upon their oaths further present that Michael Ratajczak-Leaman, on or about March 22, 2007, in the Township of Franklin, in the County of Hunterdon, and within the jurisdiction of this Court, purposely did attempt to cause, or purposely, knowingly or recklessly cause bodily injury to Patrolman Kevin Bollaro, of the Franklin Township Police Department, while the said officer was acting in the performance of his duties while in uniform or exhibiting evidence of his authority, contrary to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1b(5)(a), and against the peace of this State, the Government and dignity of the same.

COUNT 3                   AGGRAVATED ASSAULT                                     3^RD DEGREE

            The Grand Jurors of the State of New Jersey, for the County of Hunterdon, upon their oaths further present that Michael Ratajczak-Leaman, on or about March 22, 2007, in the Township of Franklin, in the County of Hunterdon, and within the jurisdiction of this Court, purposely did attempt to cause, or purposely or knowingly did cause significant bodily injury to Patrolman Kevin Bollaro, or under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life recklessly causes such significant bodily injury, contrary to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1b(7), and against the peace of this State, the Government and dignity of the same.