20-Year Sentence for Motorist Who Killed Mt. Arlington Cop
Michael Cassella of Howell pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter and driving while intoxicated.
A Howell man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in the death of Mount Arlington police Officer Joseph Wargo. Michael Cassella, 32, was sentenced after pleading guilty Jan. 4 to one count each of aggravated manslaughter and driving while intoxicated, acting Morris Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp said. “This sentence is consistent with the plea agreement and the attendant law. Nothing will bring Officer Wargo back to his wife, his family, the community and his brothers in law enforcement. The defendant’s drug addiction, while tragic, does not mitigate the seriousness of his crime. We mourn Joe Wargo’s loss and hope his family has some degree of solace from the conclusion of this tragic case," Knapp said in a release. Cassella was …
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Dr. Hook
6:54 pm on Saturday, January 12, 2013
Cassella is bad news. Lengthy record, numerous chances to get help through drug counseling and rehab. Just a bad seed. Deserves to get more than 20 years. 35 years at 85% would be justice. more ›