Ramsey August 1, 2012 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 3 On July 20, Catherine Viggiano, 51, of Waldwick, was arrested and charged with a third degree theft by deception. Viggiano was the deputy municipal court administrator for the Borough of Ramsey Municipal Court. In April, the Ramsey Municipal Court Administrator advised the Bergen Vicinage Municipal Division of the Court deputy charged with theft by deception Superior Court of an incident that occurred where a cash transaction received by the court was never deposited. On April 24, the Ramsey Police Department was advised that the Bergen Vicinage Municipal Division was investigating possible theft in the Ramsey Municipal Court Office. Upon completion of the Bergen Vicinage Municipal Division investigation and findings, the Ramsey Police Department commenced a criminal investigation. This criminal investigation has determined that between the dates of Nov. 2, 2009 and Sept. 27, 2011, Viggiano would accept cash fees and generate hand-written receipts either by her, or other court personnel on some court transactions. Some of the fees that were accepted in this manner were never deposited. In every theft instance, Viggiano was the court employee who handled the transaction. At this point in the investigation, police have 13 separate instances detailed and a total amount of thefts of $1,904. Detective Sergeant Robert Novakowski, the lead investigator, presented his investigation to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office. It was determined that Viggiano be charged with a third degree theft by deception. The case will be forwarded to the Grand Jury of Bergen County where additional charges may be added. Viggiano was issued a complaint summons and was released on her own recognizance. A first appearance date will be announced. The Ramsey U12 softball team captured the division championship at the 2012 Ramsey Softball Invitational Tournament, becoming the first borough team to win any championship title at this event, which has been running for nine years. The girls went undefeated in tournament play. Earlier this summer, the team won the Midland Park Blast-Off Tournament. Pictured (back row): Coaches Tom Scuderi, Jim Cunningham, Bob Boff, John Sebastian, Andrew Sweeney, Dave Poelstra, and Jim Turnure. Standing: Team members Taryn Twohig, Gabrielle Marchisin, Roxanna Boff, Emily Scuderi, Morgan Sweeney, Kaitlyn McCaskey, Caylie Landau, and Ryan Henry. Kneeling: Victoria Sebastian. Sitting: Mary Bunone, Emma Cunningham, Ali Charne, Samantha Stecyna, Cassandra Ernst, Margo Poelstra, and Jenna Doran. Team’s summer sizzles