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Cape May County Prosecutor's Office
Middle Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Cocaine, Ammo, Mushrooms: Cape May Court House Man Busted, Prosecutor Says
A 41-year-old Cape May Court House man was arrested and hit with numerous drug charges, authorities announced Monday, June 1. On Friday, May 29, a search warrant was executed at James Murray's residence and vehicle, resulting in the seizure of cocaine, ecstasy pills, psilocybin mushrooms, .38-caliber handgun ammunition, and various items of paraphernalia, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland and Middle Township Police Department Chief Tracey Super said. Murray was charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine; possession with intent to distribute MDM…
Ocean City, NJ
News
ICE Detains Ocean City Resident During Child Porn Raid, But Family Says He Wasn't Involved
A man was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a federal raid in New Jersey, even though he was not the subject of the investigation, according to officials and immigrant advocacy groups. The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office confirmed that a search warrant was executed on the 800 block of Asbury Avenue in Ocean City (Cape May County) as part of an ongoing child exploitation investigation on Tuesday, July 29. Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland said the warrant stemmed from a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, which identifi…
Wildwood, NJ
Police & Fire
Wildwood Man Sexually Assaulted Minor: Prosecutor
A 28-year-old Wildwood man was arrested and charged on Monday, June 23, with sexually assaulting a minor, authorities said. An investigation into Kenneth Ricardo Medina-Machado was launched last month following a report of the assault, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland and Wildwood Police Chief Joseph Murphy said. Medina-Machado is charged with sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child, authorities said.
Cape May, NJ
Police & Fire
Cape May County Man Charged With Sex Abuse Of Minor: Prosecutor
A 52-year-old Cape May County man has been arrested in the sexual assault of a minor, authorities announced. Eric Hazel, of Erma, became the center of an investigation on Monday, June 16, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Middle Township Police Chief Tracey Super said. As a result of the investigation, Hazel was arrested on Tuesday, June 17, and charged with aggravated sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. Hazel's Facebook bio reads: "a father first then a friend always on point." He appears to work in construction. Hazel was processed and is …
Woodbine-Dennis, NJ
Police & Fire
Woodbine Man Uploaded Child Porn: Prosecutor
A 25-year-old Woodbine man was arrested and charged with possessing child porn on Monday, May 19, authorities said. Law enforcement began investigating Brandon Nicolosi after receiving a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that he had downloaded and shared images of child sexual abuse material, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland said. On Thursday, May 15, investigators executed a search warrant at Nicolosi's residence, that involved numerous law enforcement departments, Sutherland said. Cell phones and laptop computers were seized from the residen…
Cape May, NJ
Police & Fire
Cape May Man Who Assaulted Pregnant Fiancée Learns Fate: Prosecutor
A 33-year-old Cape May man was recently sentenced to eight years in prison after he brutally assaulted his pregnant fiancée, authorities said. Jonathan Linnington pleaded guilty to attempted murder, aggravated assault on a domestic violence victim by strangulation and contempt in March, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland said. He was originally charged in April 2022, authorities said. Linnington also kept trying to contact the victim after his arrest, calling and writing her, Breaking AC reported. Four other members of Linnington's family were charged with …
Cape May, NJ
Police & Fire
Cape May Mom's Dog Shock Collar Abuse Revealed After Child Shows Up To School With Marks: Cops
A Cape May mother has been arrested after investigators say she used an electric dog shock collar to discipline her children, and her mother helped cover up the alleged abuse, authorities announced. Kimberly Cruz-Feliciano, 30, was taken into custody following a joint investigation by the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit and Cape May City Police Department, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Cape May City Police Chief Dekon Fashaw announced Friday, March 21. The probe began four days prior, when a child arrived at school with visible marks on…
Wildwood, NJ
Police & Fire
Police Officer Assaulted On Wildwood Boardwalk, Five Arrested: Police
Five people were arrested after an off duty police officer was assaulted on the Wildwood Boardwalk on Wednesday, March 12, authorities said. The police officer was assaulted while running on the boardwalk and sustained significant injuries, including a concussion and facial fractures, the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office said. Isaiah Ortiz, a 19-year-old Lindenwold resident and Elijah Williams, a 19-year-old Deptford resident were charged with aggravated assault and conspiracy to commit assault, authorities said. William Jewell, a 20-year-old Magnolia resident, Man…
Villas-Lower Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Naked Man Seen By Children Arrested After SWAT Search Warrant In Villas: Prosecutor
A 55-year-old Cape May County man was arrested following a lewdness complaint involving multiple children last week. Robert McKinley, of Greenwood Avenue in Villas, was arrested after police received reports that several children saw a naked man on the 100 west block of the street on Feb. 26, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Lower Township Police Chief Kevin Lewis said. Authorities did not say whether McKinley was inside or outside of his home at the time of the alleged incident. On March 4, members of the Cape May County Regional S.W.A.T. Team executed a court…
Wildwood, NJ
Police & Fire
Dad, 41, Killed In Front Of 10-Year-Old Son, Family Member Arrested In Wildwood Crest: Police
A 10-year-old boy witnessed his 41-year-old father's murder at the hands of a 63-year-old family member in Wildwood Crest on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 12, according to police paperwork obtained by Daily Voice. A criminal complaint obtained by Daily Voice says that Carmine Neri shot Joseph Falciani at an East Cresse Avenue home around 3:45 p.m., in the presence of Falciani's son. The 911 caller directed police inside of the home where she said the shooter remained, police paperwork says. There, they saw Neri, with a black and silver handgun in his back right jeans pocket, police said. He was…
Villas-Lower Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Drug Raid: Crack Cocaine, $3K Seized From Cape May Pair, Prosecutor Says
Two Cape May County residents were arrested and charged with dealing cocaine following a search on Wednesday, Jan. 29, authorities said. Kevin Powell, 49, and Elizabeth Powell, 47, both Lower Township residents were taken into custody after the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Gangs, Guns, and Narcotics Task Force, along with the Drug Enforcement Administration, Homeland Security Investigations, the Lower Township Police Department and the Cape May County Regional SWAT Team conducted a search warrant, the Cape May Prosecutor's Office said. The search turned up crack cocain…
Villas-Lower Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Fatal
: Speeding Teen Dirt Biker Slams Town Trash Truck In Lower Township, Officials Say
Authorities in Cape May County are investigating a crash between a teen dirt bike operator and a town trash truck, which killed the teen dirt biker. The crash happened around 11:35 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14. A 17-year-old traveling southbound at a high rate of speed in the northbound shoulder of Bayshore Road struck a municipal trash truck turning right onto east Atlantic Avenue, the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office said. The truck driver told investigators they saw the dirt bike approaching quickly as they attempted the turn and tried to stop, but the bike collided head-on with the truck, c…
Wildwood, NJ
Police & Fire
Woman, 76, Charged In Deadly New Year’s Eve Hit-And-Run In Wildwood, Prosecutors Say
A Wildwood Crest woman was accused of leaving the scene of a deadly crash in Wildwood on New Year's Eve, authorities said. Marylin Glenn, 76, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 2, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland said in a news release. Investigators said Glenn struck a pedestrian identified by the initials C.C. near the intersection of West Hand and Hudson avenues. Glenn left the area but contacted law enforcement shortly after the crash. Glenn was charged with second-degree leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in death and violation of a pu…
Cape May, NJ
Police & Fire
Human Remains Were Found In Refrigerator In Belleplain State Forest, Now Police Need To ID Them
A disturbing discovery in Belleplain State Forest has left investigators searching for answers—and the public’s help. On Sunday, Dec. 22, human remains were found in a refrigerator in the forest, and authorities believe they belong to a Caucasian or Hispanic woman, approximately 5'1" tall. Investigators are relying on distinctive clues to identify her: A koi fish tattoo on her upper right back (shoulder blade area) A rose tattoo stretching from her left ribs to her hip A unique yoga mat and a necklace, both found near the remains The tattoos and items recovered have been shared with…
Wildwood, NJ
Police & Fire
Two Men Sexually Assaulted Underage Victims In Wildwood, Prosecutors Say
Two Wildwood men were accused of sexually assaulting two children, authorities said. Arisandro Estrada-Tapia, 20, and Israel Estrada-Tapia, 18, were arrested on Tuesday, Dec. 24, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland said in a news release. Prosecutors didn't immediately say if the two men were relatives but both had addresses on the same block of Baker Avenue. Wildwood police and the county prosecutor's office launched an investigation early in the morning on December 24. Authorities received a report of two underage sexual assault victims. Arisandro Estrada-Tapia was charged…
Cape May, NJ
News
Erma Man Charged After Child Sexual Abuse Materials Found On Multiple Phones: Prosecutor
A 24-year-old man from the Erma section of Lower Township is facing charges after investigators found child sexual abuse materials (CSAM) on multiple phones seized from his home, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Lower Township Police Chief Kevin Lewis announced on Saturday, Dec. 21. Avery Dowe’s arrest stemmed from a National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) tip, which revealed he had downloaded and shared images and videos of CSAM. On December 17, 2024, law enforcement executed a court-authorized search warrant at Dowe’s residence. During the search, a …
Bridgeton-Upper Deerfield, NJ
Police & Fire
Fifth Suspect Captured In Cumberland Co. Detective's Home Invasion Killing, Prosecutors Say
A fifth person has been arrested in the violent home invasion that killed a Cumberland County detective, authorities said. Byron Thomas of Paulsboro was charged with two counts of first-degree murder among other offenses, the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Sgt. Monica Mosley, a detective sergeant with the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office, was shot and killed in her Bridgeton home late at night on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Nyshawn Mutcherson, 29, of Vineland; Jarred Brown, 31, of Bridgeton; and Richard Hawkins Willis, 32, of Gl…
Woodbine-Dennis, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Charged With Murder In Whitesboro 22-Year-Old's Killing In Woodbine, Prosecutors Say
A Vineland man was accused of killing a Whitesboro man in Woodbine, authorities said. Hakeem Denby, 34, was given charges for murder and several weapons offenses, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland said in a news release on Monday, Nov. 4. He was wanted in the shooting death of 22-year-old Daquann Smith. State troopers responded to the 300 block of Madison Avenue at around 11 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, and Smith was pronounced dead at the scene. "We remain committed to ensuring justice for Mr. Smith and providing his family and loved ones with some measure of closur…
Woodbine-Dennis, NJ
Police & Fire
'Senseless Act': Whitesboro 22-Year-Old Dies In Late Night Woodbine Shooting, Prosecutors Say
Police were looking for whoever shot and killed a Whitesboro man in Woodbine, authorities said. Daquann Smith, 22, died in a shooting on Friday, Oct. 25, the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office said in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 29. State troopers responded to the scene on the 300 block of Madison Avenue at around 11 p.m. Smith was pronounced dead at the scene and the investigation remained ongoing. "We extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Daquann Smith," said Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland. "Our office along with the New Jersey State Police is com…
Bridgeton-Upper Deerfield, NJ
Police & Fire
Four Arrested In Cumberland County Detective's Home Invasion Killing: 'Step Toward Justice'
Four people have been charged for their roles in a violent home invasion that left a Cumberland County detective dead, authorities announced. Nyshawn Mutcherson, 29, of Vineland; Jarred Brown, 31, of Bridgeton; and Richard Hawkins Willis, 32, of Gloucester City, were each charged with first-degree murder, the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release on Monday, Oct. 28. Cyndia Pimentel, 38, of Paulsboro, was also facing charges in the case. Sgt. Monica Mosley, a detective sergeant with the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office, was shot and killed in her Brid…
Wildwood, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Sentenced For Killing Teen, Injuring Cousin In Wildwood Stabbing: Prosecutors
A Hightstown man will spend at least 16 years in prison for killing a Cliffwood teen and injuring his cousin in a triple stabbing, authorities said. DaJohn Taylor was sentenced to 19 years in state prison, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland said in a news release on Friday, Oct. 18. He was convicted of aggravated manslaughter and aggravated assault. Investigators said one group walking on the 300 block of East Magnolia Avenue in Wildwood got into an argument with another group standing on a porch at around 2:15 a.m. on Sunday, June 11, 2023. A p…
Bridgeton-Upper Deerfield, NJ
Police & Fire
Cumberland Co. Prosecutor's Office Detective Killed In Bridgeton Home Invasion
A Cumberland County detective was shot and killed during a home invasion in Bridgeton, authorities said. Sgt. Monica Mosley, 51, died late at night on Tuesday, Oct. 15, the Bridgeton Police Department said in a news release. She was a member of the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office. Bridgeton police were called to a report of several people kicking in the door of a home on the 600 block of Buckshutem Road at approximately 10:30 p.m. Officers found Sgt. Mosley had been shot and she was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation led officers to Inspira Hospital and state troopers to…
Middle Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Dead, Passenger Critically Injured In Middle Township Crash: Police
A Villas man died and a woman was critically injured when their motorcycle crashed into an SUV in Middle Township, authorities said. Robert Pfaff III, 40, was killed in the crash on Wednesday, Oct. 2, the Middle Township Police Department said in a news release. Officers responded to the wreck on Route 47 near Bayway Marina in the Goshen section of the township at around 3:15 p.m. Investigators said a white Subaru was heading north on Route 47 when it tried to make a left turn into the marina's parking lot. The SUV turned in front of a black Harley-Davidson motorcycle dr…
Middle Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Middle Township Man Had More Than 1,000 Child Porn Images, Prosecutors Say
A Middle Township man was accused of having more than 1,000 images of child pornography, authorities said. Anthony Gilbert, 24, was arrested, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland said in a news release on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Investigators said Gilbert was identified as someone downloading and sharing child porn after a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Several cellphones and devices were seized in the raid. Forensic experts found pictures and videos of child pornography on the electronics. Gilbert turned himself in to police …
Villas-Lower Township, NJ
Police & Fire
South Jersey Corrections Officer Who Sexually Assaulted Girl Under 13 Sentenced: Prosecutors
A Cape May County corrections officer will spend more than a quarter-century in prison for sexually assaulting a girl younger than 13 years old, authorities said. Jonathan Perez, 35, of Woodbine, was sentenced on Thursday, Aug. 8 to 30 years in state prison, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland said in a news release. A jury convicted him on four charges on Friday, Apr. 12. The girl reported the abuse "over an extended period of time" to state police in Woodbine on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023. Perez was arrested the next morning and a grand jury indicted him on…
Villas-Lower Township, NJ
News
5 Hospitalized In DWI Golf Cart Simulation Crash At Wildwood National Night Out, Police Say
Five people were hospitalized in a DWI simulation involving a golf cart operator by a juvenile and an officer at National Night Out in Wildwood on Tuesday, Aug. 6, authorities said. The impaired operator simulation has been running at the annual event for 20 years, Wildwood police said in a news release. During one of the course operations Tuesday evening, a speed-governed cart operated by a juvenile and a Wildwood operator left the enclosed course at Fox Park and struck several people, police said. The City of Wildwood Fire Department was already on scene for the event and immediatel…
Villas-Lower Township, NJ
News
'Hope For Vilte': Charity Raising Money For Lithuanian Student Injured In Wildwood Shooting
A Cape May County charity was rallying to support a Lithuanian college student who was critically injured in a shooting as an innocent bystander in Wildwood. The Lunch With Lynch Foundation created a GoFundMe page for 20-year-old Vilte Gruzdyte after she was shot outside Cattle 'n Clover on Pacific Avenue on Tuesday, July 9. A 40-year-old Wildwood man named William Hoyle was charged with several crimes including first-degree attempted murder. The GoFundMe page had raised more than $32,800 from at least 541 donations as of Monday, July 22. "Vilte was an innocent bystande…
Villas-Lower Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Arrested For Critically Injuring Lithuanian Student In Wildwood Shooting: Prosecutors
A Wildwood man was accused of shooting and critically injuring a student from Lithuania who was an innocent bystander outside a bar, authorities said. William Hoyle, 40, was arrested, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland said in a news release on Friday, July 12. He was charged with first-degree attempted murder, second-degree aggravated assault, and five gun-related charges. Wildwood police responded to the shooting outside Cattle 'n Clover on Pacific Avenue at around 10:26 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9. When officers arrived, they found a woman who had been shot in the h…
Villas-Lower Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Mugshot Released Of Gunman Accused In Wildwood Shooting That Wounded Bystander (
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Police in Cape May County have released the mugshot for a man wanted in a shooting that critically injured an innocent bystander, authorities said. The Wildwood Police Department shared the mugshot for William C. Hoyle in a Facebook post at 2:56 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10. An arrest warrant was issued for Hoyle in the shooting on the 3800 block of Pacific Avenue at around 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9. The Wildwood Police Department is asking the public to assist in locating a shooting suspect who has been identified as... Posted by City of Wildwood Police Depar…
Villas-Lower Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Found Dead On Jersey Shore Beach, Police Investigating
A man was found dead on a beach in Cape May County, authorities said. Wildwood Crest police responded to the beach near Myrtle Road at around 6:20 a.m. on Tuesday, July 2, the department said in a news release. The 911 caller was performing CPR on the unconscious man when police arrived. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of his death was pending an autopsy. Police said there were no signs of foul play and there was no threat to the public. The death remained under investigation. The Southern Regional Medical Examiner’s Office and the Cape May County P…
Villas-Lower Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Former Ocean City Lifeguard Sentenced After Sexual Misconduct Investigation
A former Ocean City lifeguard and Atlantic County teacher avoided jail time after he was accused of sexual misconduct, authorities said. Jonathan Howell, 42, of Marmora, was sentenced on Tuesday, June 18 to four years probation, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland said in a news release. Howell was a member of the Ocean City Beach Patrol and a teacher in the Pleasantville School District. Investigators said social media posts in April 2021 made several accusations against members of Ocean City Beach Patrol, including Howell. "Since that time the prosecuto…
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