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On March 26, 2019, Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae, members of the New Jersey Juvenile Justice Commission Anti-Gang Unit, Bridgeton City Mayor Albert Kelly and representatives of the Bridgeton, Millville and Vineland Housing Authorities came out to congratulate volunteers who came together to combat gang and gun violence by improving young people’s ability to make read more »

On March 29, 2019, Jonathan Gadola, 68, of Vineland, NJ, was sentenced by the Honorable Michael Silvanio, J.S.C. to eighty (80) years New Jersey State Prison with fifty (50) years of parole ineligibility pursuant to the Jessica Lunsford Act.  The sentencing was the result of the guilty verdict at trial in August of 2018, where read more »

Defendant Gladys Lugardo-Hemple, age 71, of Smith Street, Bridgeton, was charged by way of the attached Accusation with Theft By Deception-Third Degree; Theft by Failure to Make Required Disposition of Property Received-Third Degree; Misapplication of Entrusted Property and Property of Government or Financial Institution-Third Degree; and, Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition-Third Degree. The Accusation read more »

William Eisenhardt, 32, of Commercial Township, pled guilty to his involvement in the August 2015 death of Christian Gibson, 20, of Buena. The guilty plea was entered in Superior Court on Friday, March 22nd before the Honorable Michael J. Silvanio, J.S.C. in Bridgeton. In exchange for a plea of guilty to first degree Aggravated Manslaughter read more »

The Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office has instituted a Veterans Diversion Program (VDP).  This program is designed to assist individuals who have served in the U.S. Military and now have come into contact with the criminal justice system.  If an individual is accepted into this program and successfully completes the program, it is possible for the read more »

Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae is pleased to announce the 14th Annual Crime Victim’s Rights Week Conference to be held on Monday, April 8, 2019 at the Wildwood Convention Center from 8:00 – 12:00 pm.  The program is being co-hosted by the Cape May and Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Offices. The Keynote Speaker will be Teresa Fidelis Lancaster, read more »

At approximately 6:36pm on February 8, 2019, Nakira M. Griner, age 24 of Bridgeton, reported to Bridgeton City Police Department that her child, Daniel Griner Jr., 23 months, was abducted.   A search was initiated by the Child Abduction Response Team and assisted by investigators of the Bridgeton Police Department, Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office, New Jersey read more »

Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae announces a guilty verdict after trial in the above-referenced matter. On January 31, 2019, Ricardo Carrillo-Santiago of Millville, was found guilty by a Cumberland County Jury of the following offenses:   Murder, 1st degree, 2 Counts, both with Aggravating Factors Unlawful Disposal of Human Remains, 2nd degree, 2 Counts   On December read more »

On January 29, 2019, at approximately 9:00pm, the Vineland Police Department received a call regarding a shooting that had taken place at 706 E. Oxford Street, Vineland, NJ 08360. Upon arrival by Vineland Police Officers the victim, Walter L. Brown, III, 32, of Vineland, NJ, was found shot in his home. Brown was transported to read more »

Pursuant to the request of several media outlets pursuant to the Open Public Records Act, the body worn camera footage in the Officer Involved Use of Force Involving Serious Bodily Injury arising out of a 1/12/19 incident involving the Vineland Police Department were released today.  They can be accessed at the following links: https://www.dropbox.com/s/nm9hvet4c25wjfg/BWC1.mp4?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/23x0ozhulqye846/BWC2.mp4?dl=0 read more »

Jeremiah E. Monell, 33, of Commercial Township, was found guilty of the December 18, 2016, murder of Tara O’Shea, also of Commercial Township. A Cumberland County jury returned the verdict Friday morning, January 18th, finding Monell guilty of first degree Murder and related weapons offenses following a two week trial before the Honorable Cristen P. read more »

STATE V. ROBERT IVERSON; ROBERT BLAKE On January 11, 2019, Robert Iverson, age 45, of Penns Grove, was sentenced by the Honorable Cristen D’Arrigo, JSC, to seventeen (17) years New Jersey State Prison, with the No Early Release Act applying.  This came as a result of a verdict returned last October, where a jury found read more »

Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae announces: On 1/12/19 approximately 4:23 pm, Vineland Police Department Officer #1 responded to a domestic incident in the parking lot of the Inspira Medical Center located in Vineland, New Jersey.  Officer #1 approached a male subject who was intoxicated.  Subject took a step toward a female and a security officer with clenched read more »

Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae announces the sentencing in the above -referenced matter.  For more information, please see press release below:

Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae announces convictions after trial in the above-referenced matter.  For more information, please see press release below:

Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae announces the conviction after trial in the above-referenced matter.  For more information, please see press release below:

CUMBERLAND COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE SEEKS VOLUNTEER VETERAN MENTORS FOR ITS’ VETERAN’S DIVERSION PROGRAM The Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office has instituted a Veterans Diversion Program (VDP).  This program is designed to assist individuals who have served in the U.S. Military and now have come into contact with the criminal justice system.  If an individual is accepted into read more »

Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae announces the convictions after trial in the above-referenced matter.  For more information, please see press release below:

Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae announces the sentencing in the above-referenced matter.  For more information, please see press release below:

Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae announces an additional arrest in the Joseph Jones homicide from 8/9/18 in the City of Millville.  See attached press release for more information.

Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae announces guilty verdicts after trial in the above-referenced matter.  For more information, please see press release below:

Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae announces the guilty verdicts in the above-referenced trial.  For more information, please see press release below:

Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae announces an arrest in the above-referenced matter.  For more information, please see press release below:

Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae announces arrests in the 8/9/18 homicide investigation (victim Joseph Jones) in Millville, NJ.  For more information, please see press release below:

Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae announces the Municipal Court Domestic Violence Advocate Program in Cumberland County.  For more information, please see press release below:

Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae announces the sentencings in the above-referenced matters. For more information, please see the press release below:

Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae is asking for the public’s help in identifying the below vehicle which has been determined to be a burgundy/maroon 1997 – 2003 four (4) door Pontiac Grand Prix, bearing Registration ZJ7-61H (a fictitious tag used at the time of the incident). For more information, please see press release below:

Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae announces a conviction after jury trial in the above-referenced matter.  For more information, please see press release below:

Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae announces conviction after jury trial in the above-referenced matter.  For more information, please see below press release:

Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae announces the sentencing in the above-referenced matter.  For more information, please see press release below:

On Saturday, August 11, 2018 at approximately 1:33am, the Bridgeton Police Department were dispatched to 243 Walnut Street, Bridgeton, NJ for shots fired.  Upon arrival, a female gunshot victim, identified as Erica S. McNair (age 44), was found to have sustained a gunshot wound to the head.  McNair was transported to Inspira Medical Center Vineland read more »

UPDATE IV: 8/9/18 HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION: CITY OF MILLVILLE. VEHICLE OF INTEREST IDENTIFIED Follow up on homicide that occurred on 8/9/18 at approximately 8:15 pm in the city of Millville at 2 Sharp Street. Masked individual(s) involved in the homicide fled the scene in a maroon colored sedan. Please see vehicle of interest. Anyone with information read more »

Follow up on shooting homicide that occurred on 8/9/18 at approximately 8:15 pm in the City of Millville at 2 Sharp Street. The victim has been identified as Joseph L. Jones, age 37, of Millville, NJ. This crime occurred in the parking lot of 2 Sharp Street (Lakeside Middle School).  Numerous children were at a read more »

Follow up on homicide that occurred on 8/9/18 at approximately 8:15 pm in the city of Millville at 2 Sharp Street. One Male subject dead. It has been reported that masked individual(s) involved in the homicide fled the scene in what has been described as a maroon colored sedan. While fleeing the scene, the suspect(s) read more »

Millville Police Department and the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office are investigating a homicide that occurred on 8/9/18 at approximately 8:15 pm at 2 Sharp Street in the City of Millville. A male victim was shot and is now confirmed deceased. Investigation is ongoing and no further information will be made available tonight. Anyone with information read more »