MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Chief Anthony Coppolella of the Netcong Borough Police Department confirmed that Shirl Moody, 61, of Hazleton, Pennsylvania, and Brian Schwab, 47, of Hazleton, Pennsylvania, have pled guilty in connection to a 2024 narcotics case out of Netcong.
On August 3, 2024, while on routine patrol, Patrolman Dominic Hink of the Netcong Borough Police Department determined a Chevrolet sedan driving on Route 183 North in Netcong had an expired registration, and a vehicle stop was conducted. A consent search of their vehicle was conducted, at which time, a plastic bag containing suspected cocaine was found. Additional investigation confirmed the substance to be cocaine, and Moody was determined to be Schwab’s drug dealer.
Both Schwab and Moody were placed under arrest and charged with First Degree Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Controlled Dangerous Substance, in violation of NJSA 2C:35-5b(1); Second Degree Conspiracy, in violation of NJSA 2C:5-2a(1); and Third Degree Possession of a CDS, in violation of NJSA 2C:35-10a(1).
Subsequent investigation found evidence of drug distribution on Moody’s cellphone.
On August 4, 2025, Schwab pled guilty to Second Degree Conspiracy and Third Degree Possession of a CDS before Honorable Ralph E. Amirata, J.S.C. According to the plea agreement, the guilty pleas were in exchange for five (5) years New Jersey State Prison for the Conspiracy charge, concurrent to three (3) years New Jersey State Prison on the Possession charge subject to testifying against co-defendant Moody at trial.
On March 4, 2026, Moody pled guilty to an amended count of Second Degree Possession with the Intent to Distribute Cocaine, in violation of NJSA 2C:35-5b(2).
Moody is scheduled to be sentenced on May 8, 2026. At sentencing, the State will recommend a sentence of eight (8) years New Jersey State Prison.
Schwab is scheduled to be sentenced on March 13, 2026.
Prosecutor Robert Carroll said, “This resolution was the result of excellent police work by members of the Netcong Borough Police Department and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Special Enforcement Unit, with a special commendation to Patrolman Dominic Hink for his extensive efforts during this case. Morris County law enforcement remains committed to removing dangerous narcotics from our streets and bringing accountability to those who seek to endanger our community.”
The prosecution of this matter was handled by MCPO Special Operation’s Division Assistant Prosecutor Matthew Kelly.
