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James Weinerman, of Weymouth Township. pleaded guilty Wednesday, Nov. 2 to two counts of the second-degree charge, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office.
His plea calls for an eight-year New Jersey State Prison sentence.
On Sept. 12, 2020, state troopers were detailed for a report of a domestic dispute to 33 South Jersey Ave. in Weymouth. This led to Weinerman barricading himself in his residence while in possession of multiple firearms.
After speaking with Weinerman’s girlfriend, police learned that earlier in the day, a verbal argument escalated to the point where Weinerman wouldn’t let her and her kids leave the residence.
Weinerman allegedly commented that nobody was going to be able to leave when he shoots the engine block of her car. He then fired a single round from a long gun, striking the front of the victim’s car while she was within 10 feet of it. A call was placed to 9-1-1.
Weinerman barricaded himself inside the residence and refused to come out causing the State Police to respond. Crisis negotiators established contact with Weinerman.
State Police teams moved into position with two Bearcats (armored police vehicles) for a possible breach, if necessary. After approximately five minutes, Weinerman fired several rounds out of an open rear doorway in the direction of one of the Bearcats.
The Bearcat had approximately 10 State Troopers either in the vehicle or behind it. These rounds also struck other unoccupied vehicles in close proximity of the state troopers, forcing police to retreat into the Bearcat for safety.
After several hours of negotiations, Weinerman agreed to exit the residence and surrender to law enforcement. During his apprehension, Weinerman forcefully resisted arrest, prompting K-9 deployment and a subsequent bite when police attempted to handcuff him.
The sentencing will be on Dec. 14.
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