Six members of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office have received awards for investigative excellence by law enforcement partners and organizations.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
“The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office is comprised of some of the finest and most talented law enforcement officers in the nation,” Acting Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello said in a statement.
“These six investigators are exemplary public servants who have demonstrated their commitment to seeking justice and holding individuals accountable for their actions.”
Det. Katelyn Robertello, assigned to the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, and Det. Josh Skolnick, of the Cybercrimes Unit, are the recipients of the Significant Case Award from the Secret Service for a child sexual abuse material investigation that resulted in the arrest of a Kearny man one year ago.
Additionally, Skolnick is being recognized by the National Computer Forensics Institute as one of the top performing forensic investigators in the nation.
Dets. Sean Kennedy and Gregory Bleich, both who have served on the U.S. Marshals Service New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force, were recognized by the Federal Law Enforcement Foundation for their investigative work on the Hudson/Passaic County team.
The Hudson/Passaic County team has apprehended over 200 fugitives this year, including a suspect wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in Jersey City in 2024.
Kennedy was also presented an award for Case of the Year by the United States Marshals Service New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force relating to the apprehension of a man wanted in connection with a homicide that occurred in Jersey City in May.
He currently serves in an on loan capacity with the U.S. Marshals Service.
Lt. Nicole Bradley and Det. Michael Patti, both assigned to the gang task force, were recognized by the Federal Law Enforcement Foundation as Investigators of the Year for their participation in a multi-jurisdiction investigation that led to the arrest of 19 individuals in September.
The investigation resulted in the recovery of seven firearms and various narcotics.
“These well-deserved recognitions reflect our commitment as an Office to serving the residents of Hudson County,” added HCPO Chief of Detectives Matthew Gasiorowski.
“I commend each of these individuals for a job well done and look forward to their continued professional success in the New Year.”
