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North Cape May, NJ

Ecstasy Pills Intercepted At JFK Airport Led To Arrest Of Pair In South Jersey: Prosecutor Ecstasy Pills Intercepted At JFK Airport Led To Arrest Of Pair In South Jersey: Prosecutor
Ecstasy Pills Intercepted At JFK Airport Led To Arrest Of Pair In South Jersey: Prosecutor A pair of men from North Cape May have been arrested for dealing ecstasy, authorities said. Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Chief Kevin Lewis of the Lower Township Police Department announced the arrests of Jacob Groff, 31, and Craig Needles, 67, on Wednesday, Oct. 25. The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Gangs, Guns and Narcotics Task Force received information from the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Atlantic City Office that Customs and Border Patrol agents at John F. Kennedy Airport intercepted a package originating from the Netherlands…
Motorcyclist, 24, Killed In Middle Township Crash Motorcyclist, 24, Killed In Middle Township Crash
Motorcyclist, 24, Killed In Middle Township Crash A 26-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash in South Jersey, authorities said. On Saturday, Aug. 26, at 1:56 a.m., Middle Township Police responded to Route 9 and Church Street in the Rio Grande section of the township for a motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle that struck a sport utility vehicle. Upon arrival, officers found the motorcycle was occupied by a driver and a passenger.  The driver of the motorcycle, a 24-year-old male of North Cape May was pronounced deceased at the scene.  The passenger, a 23-year-old female also of North Cape May was transported to C…
Support Pours In After Sudden Death Of Devoted South Jersey Dad, Groundskeeper Michael Erb, 42 Support Pours In After Sudden Death Of Devoted South Jersey Dad, Groundskeeper Michael Erb, 42
Support Pours In After Sudden Death Of Devoted South Jersey Dad, Groundskeeper Michael Erb, 42 The sudden death of a devoted South Jersey father of two, longtime groundskeeper, and business owner has prompted a wave of support from the local community. Michael Joseph Erb, of Villas, died “suddenly yet peacefully” on Tuesday, May 9, his obituary says. Born in Philadelphia, Michael spent the last 25 years working as a groundskeeper and custodian for Lower Cape May Regional High School. He was known for his love of art, which motivated him to launch a family paint party business called Artist on the Rocks in North Cape May. “He had such a passion for all collectibles, toys, nostalgia…
Sexual Assault Charges Allege Attack On 11-Year-Old In South Jersey: Prosecutor Sexual Assault Charges Allege Attack On 11-Year-Old In South Jersey: Prosecutor
Sexual Assault Charges Allege Attack On 11-Year-Old In South Jersey: Prosecutor A 35-year-old man from North Cape May faces sexual assault charges after an 11-year-old girl came forward, authorities said. John T. Gillespie previously was arrested on child pornography charges, according to Cape May County Prosecutor,Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Lower Township Police Chief Kevin Lewis, The victim disclosed she had been sexually assaulted by Gillespie over the course of three years, beginning in February/March of 2020. This sexual assault investigation derives from a prior investigation involving Gillespie Jr. for possession of child pornography, Sut…
Child Porn Suspect Arrested With More Than 1,800 Images: Prosecutor Child Porn Suspect Arrested With More Than 1,800 Images: Prosecutor
Child Porn Suspect Arrested With More Than 1,800 Images: Prosecutor A child pornography suspect was arrested with more than 1,800 illegal images on his computers, authorities said. John T. Gillespie Jr., 35, of North Cape May was charged with possession of child pornography, according to the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office. This investigation stemmed from a National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (N.C.M.E.C.) CyberTip that revealed an unidentified subject possessed various videos and images of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) and uploaded them to his personal google account. On Friday, Feb. 10, the investigation was conclude…
2,650 Bags Heroin Seized, Pair Arrested In Cape May County 2,650 Bags Heroin Seized, Pair Arrested In Cape May County
2,650 Bags Heroin Seized, Pair Arrested In Cape May County A pair of North Cape May residents have been charged with multiple drug-dealing violations, authorities said. Kenneth Lopez-Atiles, 29, and Christine Pagan, 35, of the 3000 Block of Bayshore Road in the North Cape May section of Lower Township were arrested for the distribution of heroin, according to the Cape May County prosecutor. On Thursday, Jan. 12, the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Gangs, Guns, and Narcotics Task Force concluded a cooperative narcotics investigation into the distribution of heroin. On this same date, the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Gangs, Guns…
Jersey Shore HS Grad, Beloved Dad Of Young Son Justin Freeling Dies Suddenly At Age 33 Jersey Shore HS Grad, Beloved Dad Of Young Son Justin Freeling Dies Suddenly At Age 33
Jersey Shore HS Grad, Beloved Dad Of Young Son Justin Freeling Dies Suddenly At Age 33 Jersey Shore high school graduate and beloved father of a young son Justin M. Freeling died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Jan. 18 at the age of 33. Freeling, a Philadelphia native, graduated from Lower Cape May Regional High School, his obituary and social media pages say. Freeling was known for his passion and talent for music and playing the guitar. He also had a one-of-a-kind “impractical joker” sense of humor, his memorial says. Above all, Freeling adored his young son, Thomas Dean, and spent “every possible minute” with him. “Our hearts are broken and we hope that God grants him the eter…
Woman Found Dead After House Fire In Cape May County: Prosecutor Woman Found Dead After House Fire In Cape May County: Prosecutor
Woman Found Dead After House Fire In Cape May County: Prosecutor Authorities are investigating the death of a woman whose remains were found after a house fire in Cape May County. The unidentified woman was found Sunday, Feb. 6 in a home destroyed by fire at 224 Suzane Road in North Cape May, according to Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Chief Kevin Lewis of the Lower Township Police Department.  Once the fire of the fully-involved structure was extinguished, the remains were found in a bedroom at the residence, they said. An autopsy was conducted on Sunday, and the cause of the fire is being investigated by …