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Hopatcong Man Admits Shooting Near Family Member

Fredrik Greaker pleaded guilty to three different charges in Sussex County Superior Court this week.

 

A 68-year-old Hopatcong man arrested nearly a year ago for shooting a rifle toward a family member has pleaded guilty to three charges, according to the Sussex County Prosecutor’s Office.

Fredrik Greaker was arrested in early April 2012 when police responded to a dispute with a gun at the Arrowcrest Lodge. When officers arrived, they found Greaker had shot a rifle just feet above the bed where his family member was laying after an argument, police said.

The shot was fired from a 1918 Enfield rifle four feet above the bed, police said. The bullet was never recovered.

Nearly a year later, Greaker has pled guilty to possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, certain persons not to possess a firearm after having been convicted of illegal use, and possession or sale of a controlled dangerous substance.

Greaker was originally charged with making terroristic threats in addition to the other crimes.

Greaker’s sentencing is scheduled for May 24 in Sussex County Superior Courthouse.  

Related Topics: Fredrik Greaker, Guilty Plea, and Hopatcong police department

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