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Absecon Repeat Offender Admits Cyberstalking Assault Victim, Obscene Threats: Prosecutor Absecon Repeat Offender Admits Cyberstalking Assault Victim, Obscene Threats: Prosecutor
Absecon Repeat Offender Admits Cyberstalking Assault Victim, Obscene Threats: Prosecutor A 49-year-old man on probation in South Jersey has admitted to cyberstalking an assault victim, authorities said. John LeVance, of Absecon, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Sept. 20 to the charges of stalking as a repeat offender, cyber harassment, contempt of a court order and invasion of privacy, according the the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. LeVance had been detained since January after his arrest for stalking the victim since June 2022, the prosecutor said. Following his plea, the court released LeVance from the Atlantic County Justice Facility over the State's …
Police Crack Down On 'Nuisance Drug House,' Arrest 5 In South Jersey Police Crack Down On 'Nuisance Drug House,' Arrest 5 In South Jersey
Police Crack Down On 'Nuisance Drug House,' Arrest 5 In South Jersey Five people were arrested, including a homeowner, in what police described as a "nuisance drug house." Police complaints had increased in the neighborhood, prompting them to get a warrant and surveill the property, they said. During the early morning hours on Thursday, Aug. 24, the Gloucester Township Police Special Investigations Unit with the assistance of the Gloucester Township Police Special Response Team (SWAT), executed a search warrant for illegal narcotics at a residence on Glen Burnie Drive in Gloucester Township.  This investigation resulted in the arrests of five residents…
Fugitive Surrenders To South Jersey Police After Hours Of Negotiations Fugitive Surrenders To South Jersey Police After Hours Of Negotiations
Fugitive Surrenders To South Jersey Police After Hours Of Negotiations A fugitive surrendered to police in Camden County after several hours of negotiations, authorities said. Samad Searles-Bevans, 49, of Clementon was later charged with obstruction of justice, contempt of court and numerous motor vehicle violations, Gloucester Township police said. On Sunday, Aug. 20, at approximately 9 p.m.,  Gloucester Township Police were conducting a proactive patrol in the area of Millbridge Road. Searles-Bevans was observed operating a motor vehicle with numerous motor vehicle violations and was then observed entering his residence. Officers attempted to make c…
Former Cape May Councilman Sentenced In Stalking Of Ex-GF Former Cape May Councilman Sentenced In Stalking Of Ex-GF
Former Cape May Councilman Sentenced In Stalking Of Ex-GF Ex-Cape May City Councilman has been sentenced to 45 days behind bars for stalking a former girlfriend, NJ Advance Media reported. Christopher Bezaire, who pleaded guilty to charges of stalking a former girlfriend and contempt of court, told the outlet that he resigned from the council last November. The invasion of privacy charge involves an allegation he knowingly disclosed intimate or sexual material of a person without their consent, according to court records. The Cape May County Herald said Bezaire may not have to serve any more jail due to time served previously. The Press of …
NJ Federal Juror Who Did His Own Research Fined $11,227 For Causing Mistrial NJ Federal Juror Who Did His Own Research Fined $11,227 For Causing Mistrial
NJ Federal Juror Who Did His Own Research Fined $11,227 For Causing Mistrial A New Jersey federal juror was fined $11,227 for researching the case and sharing what he found with other jurors, causing a mistrial, authorities said Tuesday. Jurors in the trial “were instructed repeatedly, both in writing and verbally, not to conduct any research about the case, including through use of the Internet,” Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig said. However, Juror Number 7 – as he was identified – “conducted Internet research into evidence in the case” during a recess and then shared his findings with the other jurors during deliberations, causing a mistrial,” Honig said. U…
Hudson County Inmate Awaiting Sentencing Dead In Apparent Suicide Hudson County Inmate Awaiting Sentencing Dead In Apparent Suicide
Hudson County Inmate Awaiting Sentencing Dead In Apparent Suicide A Hudson County inmate died of what county officials believe were self-inflicted injuries on Wednesday, officials said. Albert Roman, 51, was taken to Jersey City Medical Center for treatment of the undisclosed injury Wednesday evening, and was pronounced dead at 5:03 p.m., NJ.com reports citing county spokesman Jim Kennelly. Roman's death marks the first suicide at the Hudson County Correctional Facility since 2018. Roman was arrested by North Bergen police last November for violating a restraining order, criminal mischief and contempt of court, NJ.com reports. His sentencing was rep…
Atlantic City Police Chase Down Fugitive With Loaded Handgun Atlantic City Police Chase Down Fugitive With Loaded Handgun
Atlantic City Police Chase Down Fugitive With Loaded Handgun A foot chase resulted in the arrest of a 25-year-old Atlantic City man wanted on other charges, authorities said. At 10:24 am, Tuesday Atlantic City Police Detectives Alberto Valles, Darrin Lorady, Ermindo Marsini and Nicholas Berardis of the Special Investigations Section observed Okese Smith in the 1200 block of Caspian Avenue. The detectives were aware that Smith had an active warrant for his arrest issued by the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office, according to city Lt. Kevin Fair. Smith fled on foot, Fair said. The detectives were able to catch Smith when he slipped running through a con…
Pair Arrested In Atlantic City Clothing Store Heist Pair Arrested In Atlantic City Clothing Store Heist
Pair Arrested In Atlantic City Clothing Store Heist Two South Jersey suspects were arrested in connection with a break-in at a clothing store in Atlantic City, authorities said. On Saturday, a man and woman were arrested after a police officer observed them burglarizing a store. At 7:43 a.m., Officer Thomas Gilardi was patrolling the area of the Tanger Outlets-The Walk when he saw Amanda Reynolds, 28, of Little Egg Harbor, pacing back and forth near the Abercrombie & Fitch store, according to Atlantic City police. Gilardi then observed Duane Napper, 46, of Atlantic City, exit the store carrying a large bag and begin to walk away with Re…
Atlantic City PD: Ex-Cons Pistol-Whip 66-Year-Old Neighbor In Dispute Atlantic City PD: Ex-Cons Pistol-Whip 66-Year-Old Neighbor In Dispute
Atlantic City PD: Ex-Cons Pistol-Whip 66-Year-Old Neighbor In Dispute Two Atlantic City ex-cons pistol-whipped a 66-year-old city man during what had been an ongoing dispute, authorities said. City police said they responded to a call of a loud dispute on South Bellevue Avenue for the second time at 7:55 p.m. Tuesday. They found the victim with a head injury that he told them he sustained when two men assaulted him. Police said they recognized the pair -- Shawn Harris, 37, and Khalil Swain, 29 -- from an earlier call. They arrested both on charges of assault, conspiracy and various weapons offenses, they said. Harris was released last Oct. 1 after serving …