Morristown Man Sentenced to Eight Years for Burglary, Terroristic Threats

Judge Orders Lengthy Prison Term Following 2024 Incident Involving Assault and Intimidation

A Morristown man has been sentenced to eight years in state prison following his conviction on burglary and terroristic threats charges stemming from an incident involving a juvenile victim in February 2024.

Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Morristown Police Chief Darnell Richardson announced that Tezmar Caldwell, 40, of Morristown, was sentenced on March 14, 2025, by the Honorable Stephen J. Taylor, P.J. Cr. Caldwell was found guilty of second-degree burglary and third-degree terroristic threats, leading to a substantial prison sentence.

Under the sentencing, Caldwell will serve eight years in New Jersey State Prison for burglary, subject to the No Early Release Act (NERA), which requires him to serve at least 85 percent of his sentence before becoming eligible for parole. He also received a five-year concurrent sentence for terroristic threats and six months for a disorderly persons simple assault charge. Additionally, he will face three years of parole supervision upon his release.

Conviction and Case Details

Caldwell was convicted on January 13, 2025, after a jury found him guilty of burglary and terroristic threats. He was also found guilty by the court on a simple assault charge. However, he was acquitted of two counts of first-degree robbery and one count of disorderly persons theft.

The charges stem from an incident on February 11, 2024, when Caldwell entered a parked vehicle on Flagler Street in Morristown, not realizing it was occupied. Inside, a juvenile was asleep. As the juvenile awoke and attempted to force Caldwell out of the vehicle, Caldwell struck the minor in the face, breaking his nose. He then shouted threats at the victim before fleeing the scene.

Authorities later identified Caldwell through surveillance footage and arrested him on February 14, 2024.

Since his conviction, Caldwell has been held at the Morris County Correctional Facility pending sentencing.

The sentencing highlights the serious legal consequences of violent offenses, particularly when minors are involved. The No Early Release Act ensures that individuals convicted of violent crimes serve a significant portion of their sentence before parole eligibility.

Local law enforcement emphasized their commitment to protecting residents and pursuing justice in such cases. The prosecution presented evidence demonstrating Caldwell’s violent actions and threats, which led to the jury’s guilty verdict.

Authorities encourage the community to report suspicious activities and cooperate with investigations to enhance public safety.