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State of New Jersey v. Yolanda Holmes
Date: 10-10-2025
Case Number:
Judge: Not Aavailable
Court: Superior Court, Essex County, New Jersey
Plaintiff's Attorney: Essex County, New Jersey, Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best Newark Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory
Description:
Newark, New Jersey, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with multiple counts of official isconduct and falsifying public records.
Sergeant Yolanda Holmes, 44, of Somerset, is charged with forging the signatures of an officer and a sergeant on two Request to Dismiss or Void Complaint forms on March 24, 2023. These forms were then allegedly used to dismiss two motor vehicle tickets that were issued to a friend of Sergeant Holmes.
The fraudulent forms were submitted to the City of Orange Township Municipal Court, which processed one ticket and dismissed the other ticket. The second ticket, however, had already been paid and could not be dismissed.
The scheme was uncovered when the municipal court returned one of the forms, prompting the officer to realize that he had not attempted to void that ticket. Both the officer and the sergeant, whose names appeared on the ticket, confirmed they had not signed the document. The officer also stated that he did not authorize anyone to dismiss the tickets on his behalf.
Sergeant Holmes is charged with six counts of fourth degree forgery, two counts of fourth degree falsifying or tampering with records, two counts of third degree tampering with public records, and two counts of second-degree official misconduct.
These charges are merely accusations. All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until they enter a guilty plea or are found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
The public is encouraged to report any information related to criminal activity by contacting the Essex County Prosecutor's Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432. All calls will remain confidential.
Sergeant Yolanda Holmes, 44, of Somerset, is charged with forging the signatures of an officer and a sergeant on two Request to Dismiss or Void Complaint forms on March 24, 2023. These forms were then allegedly used to dismiss two motor vehicle tickets that were issued to a friend of Sergeant Holmes.
The fraudulent forms were submitted to the City of Orange Township Municipal Court, which processed one ticket and dismissed the other ticket. The second ticket, however, had already been paid and could not be dismissed.
The scheme was uncovered when the municipal court returned one of the forms, prompting the officer to realize that he had not attempted to void that ticket. Both the officer and the sergeant, whose names appeared on the ticket, confirmed they had not signed the document. The officer also stated that he did not authorize anyone to dismiss the tickets on his behalf.
Sergeant Holmes is charged with six counts of fourth degree forgery, two counts of fourth degree falsifying or tampering with records, two counts of third degree tampering with public records, and two counts of second-degree official misconduct.
These charges are merely accusations. All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until they enter a guilty plea or are found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
The public is encouraged to report any information related to criminal activity by contacting the Essex County Prosecutor's Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432. All calls will remain confidential.
Outcome:
An indictment is not proof of guilt.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of New Jersey v. Yolanda Holmes?
The outcome was: An indictment is not proof of guilt.
Which court heard State of New Jersey v. Yolanda Holmes?
This case was heard in Superior Court, Essex County, New Jersey, NJ. The presiding judge was Not Aavailable.
Who were the attorneys in State of New Jersey v. Yolanda Holmes?
Plaintiff's attorney: Essex County, New Jersey, Prosecuting Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Newark Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was State of New Jersey v. Yolanda Holmes decided?
This case was decided on October 10, 2025.