Plato’s Closet Owner Charged with Privacy Invasion and Evidence Tampering

Local Business Owner Faces Serious Charges: Privacy Invasion and Evidence Tampering.

Nicholas Zirpoli, owner of Plato’s Closet in Roxbury, NJ, has been charged with multiple counts of privacy invasion and evidence tampering, sparking major concerns in the community.

MORRISTOWN, NJ - In a statement released by Prosecutor Carroll, along with Chief of Investigations Robert McNally and Roxbury Township Police Chief Dean Adone, it was revealed that Zirpoli allegedly recorded several employees in the restroom of his store using a hidden device around February 26, 2023. Furthermore, he is accused of destroying evidence related to these acts. This alarming accusation has raised serious concerns about privacy and safety in local businesses.

Zirpoli, a resident of Lincoln Park, NJ, was initially held at the Morris County Correctional Facility following his arrest. He was later released on December 13, 2023, under pre-trial monitoring conditions, as dictated by the Criminal Justice Reform Act.

The investigation, led by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit in conjunction with the Roxbury Township Police Department, underscores the gravity of the allegations. Authorities urge anyone with relevant information to contact the Morris County Prosecutor's Office Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit or the Roxbury Township Police Department.

It is essential to remember that a criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Nicholas Zirpoli remains presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The case continues to unfold, highlighting the need for vigilance and awareness in the community regarding such serious allegations.