January 22, 2010
For Immediate Release
Contact: Bernie Weisenfeld- PIO
Phone: (856) 384-5617; Pager (856) 251-4736
Nelson L. Jackson (DOB 7/19/77), of 4 Bentley Woods, Glassboro, faces up to 10 years in New Jersey state prison after his conviction on a second-degree charge of possession of a handgun without a permit.
Jackson was found guilty by a Gloucester County NJ jury late Thursday (1/21) after deliberations over two days.
He was charged June 25, 2008 after a rented Cadillac he was driving was stopped near the Bentley Woods apartment complex in Glassboro, based on a caller’s tip to police. A 40. cal handgun was found on the floor of the vehicle in the front seat area. Although the weapon did not have fingerprints traceable to Jackson, Deputy Gloucester County Trial Chief Michael S. Curwin explained to the jury that the defendant was charged under a legal theory called constructive possession, attributing control of the gun to him as the driver and renter of the car.
Under the state’s Graves Act, dealing with weapons offenses, Jackson must be sentenced to at least three years in New Jersey state prison, with no eligibility for parole during that time. The sentencing range for second-degree crimes is five to 10 years. Jackson has been held in the Gloucester County Jail since his arrest. Sentencing was scheduled by Superior Court Judge Walter L. Marshall Jr. for Feb. 26.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Security industry group honors GCPO detective
January 20, 2010
For Immediate Release
Contact: Bernie Weisenfeld- PIO
Phone: (856) 384-5617; Pager (856) 251-4736
The South Jersey chapter of ASIS International, a security industry association, is to present a law enforcement recognition award tonight to Det. Deon Henry for his work on preventing the spread of criminal street gangs in Gloucester County.
Det. Henry, who is currently assigned to the Intelligence Unit of the GCPO, has been active with the G.R.E.A.T. (Gang Resistance Education and Training) program, a school-based, 13-session law enforcement officer-instructed classroom curriculum. Several local schools have used the program, designed to discourage youth violence, delinquency and gang membership, at the elementary and middle school levels.
Det. Henry conducts staff training at 10 local schools, teaches the GREAT program in four schools, and has also given presentations on gang awareness and the street gang mindset for community organizations, sociology classes at Gloucester County College and the county mayor’s association.
The ASIS award is to be presented at an awards banquet 5:30 tonight at the Pine Hill Golf Club, Pine Hill NJ. In announcing the recognition, ASIS said, “Detective Deon Henry should be applauded for his involvement with our schools. His investment in our children can only enhance their lives.”
Added Prosecutor Sean F. Dalton, “over the years, Deon Henry has done more to educate young people about the dangers of gangs than just about anyone in Gloucester County. He has been an important part of our community outreach efforts in the area of gang education and prevention. We appreciate ASIS recognizing his fine work.”
For Immediate Release
Contact: Bernie Weisenfeld- PIO
Phone: (856) 384-5617; Pager (856) 251-4736
The South Jersey chapter of ASIS International, a security industry association, is to present a law enforcement recognition award tonight to Det. Deon Henry for his work on preventing the spread of criminal street gangs in Gloucester County.
Det. Henry, who is currently assigned to the Intelligence Unit of the GCPO, has been active with the G.R.E.A.T. (Gang Resistance Education and Training) program, a school-based, 13-session law enforcement officer-instructed classroom curriculum. Several local schools have used the program, designed to discourage youth violence, delinquency and gang membership, at the elementary and middle school levels.
Det. Henry conducts staff training at 10 local schools, teaches the GREAT program in four schools, and has also given presentations on gang awareness and the street gang mindset for community organizations, sociology classes at Gloucester County College and the county mayor’s association.
The ASIS award is to be presented at an awards banquet 5:30 tonight at the Pine Hill Golf Club, Pine Hill NJ. In announcing the recognition, ASIS said, “Detective Deon Henry should be applauded for his involvement with our schools. His investment in our children can only enhance their lives.”
Added Prosecutor Sean F. Dalton, “over the years, Deon Henry has done more to educate young people about the dangers of gangs than just about anyone in Gloucester County. He has been an important part of our community outreach efforts in the area of gang education and prevention. We appreciate ASIS recognizing his fine work.”
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Former HS VP sentenced in drug theft
January 8, 2009
For Immediate Release
Contact: Bernie Weisenfeld- PIO
Phone: (856) 384-5617; Pager (856) 251-4736
Re.: Former HS VP sentenced in drug theft
Philip Bevilacqua (2/24/67), of 19 Mt/ Vernon Ave., Pitman N..J was sentenced today (1/8) to three years in state prison after pleading guilty to theft by unlawful taking of students’ prescription medicines in 2007, while he was vice principal of Gateway Regional High School in Woodbury Heights N.J.
Superior Court Judge Walter L. Marshall Jr. said the sentence, agreed to when Bevilacqua pleaded guilty Dec. 3, 2009 was “a reasonable disposition of the charges,” although defense attorney John Eastlack made lengthy arguments to set aside the sentence and impose probation, citing his client’s exemplary qualities as an educator and “extraordinary” efforts to deal with his addiction. In addition to dependence on painkillers resulting from a back injury, Bevilacqua was diagnosed with an adult form of attention deficit disorder, and had removed ADD medications belonging to students from the school nurse’s office, Eastlack said.
Bevilacqua initially was charged in May 2007 with theft, illegal possession of drugs and official misconduct, a second-degree crime which carries a maximum sentence of up to 10 years in state prison. Drug and misconduct charges were dismissed at sentencing, but Senior Assistant Prosecutor Paul Colangelo said there was a “powerful” state’s case against Bevilacqua, including police videotaping of the theft and a confession. He asked for sentencing in accordance with the negotiated plea. The terms also called for Bevilacqua to forfeit any future public employment.
Judge Marshall said neither he nor the prosecution would oppose Bevilacqua’s application for the state correction system’s intensive supervision program, which could result in his release from incarceration in less than nine months.
For Immediate Release
Contact: Bernie Weisenfeld- PIO
Phone: (856) 384-5617; Pager (856) 251-4736
Re.: Former HS VP sentenced in drug theft
Philip Bevilacqua (2/24/67), of 19 Mt/ Vernon Ave., Pitman N..J was sentenced today (1/8) to three years in state prison after pleading guilty to theft by unlawful taking of students’ prescription medicines in 2007, while he was vice principal of Gateway Regional High School in Woodbury Heights N.J.
Superior Court Judge Walter L. Marshall Jr. said the sentence, agreed to when Bevilacqua pleaded guilty Dec. 3, 2009 was “a reasonable disposition of the charges,” although defense attorney John Eastlack made lengthy arguments to set aside the sentence and impose probation, citing his client’s exemplary qualities as an educator and “extraordinary” efforts to deal with his addiction. In addition to dependence on painkillers resulting from a back injury, Bevilacqua was diagnosed with an adult form of attention deficit disorder, and had removed ADD medications belonging to students from the school nurse’s office, Eastlack said.
Bevilacqua initially was charged in May 2007 with theft, illegal possession of drugs and official misconduct, a second-degree crime which carries a maximum sentence of up to 10 years in state prison. Drug and misconduct charges were dismissed at sentencing, but Senior Assistant Prosecutor Paul Colangelo said there was a “powerful” state’s case against Bevilacqua, including police videotaping of the theft and a confession. He asked for sentencing in accordance with the negotiated plea. The terms also called for Bevilacqua to forfeit any future public employment.
Judge Marshall said neither he nor the prosecution would oppose Bevilacqua’s application for the state correction system’s intensive supervision program, which could result in his release from incarceration in less than nine months.
4 yr term in case related to Woodbury sex assault
December 23, 2009
For Immediate Release
Contact: Bernie Weisenfeld- PIO
Phone: (856) 384-5617; Pager (856) 251-4736
Maurice Patterson (DOB 4/1/87), of 700 Red Bank Ave., West Deptford, was sentenced today (12/23) to four years in New Jersey state prison after pleading guilty to third-degree criminal restraint and agreeing to testify against a codefendant in an alleged August 2008 sexual assault on a teenager in a Woodbury NJ park.
Superior Court Judge Walter A. Marshal Jr imposed the prison term pursuant to an Oct. 28 negotiated plea. Under terms agreed to with Senior Assistant Gloucester County Prosecutor Audrey Curwin, Judge Marshall also ordered that Patterson register as a sex offender under Megan’s Law and regularly report where he lives. In plea discussions, Curwin used a provision in criminal law that makes a defendant subject to Megan’s Law in a criminal restraint case, as opposed to a sex offense, when the victim is under age 18. In this case, the victim was 15.
As part of his plea agreement, Patterson is to testify, if needed, against co-defendant Kian Patterson (DOB 8/25/86),of 50 Hopkins St., Woodbury. Kian Patterson is charged with aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child and criminal restraint. The location of the alleged assault was Woodbury’s Rotary Park, Barber Ave. Patterson is scheduled for a pre-trial conference in Superior Court, Woodbury on Jan. 8, 2010.
For Immediate Release
Contact: Bernie Weisenfeld- PIO
Phone: (856) 384-5617; Pager (856) 251-4736
Maurice Patterson (DOB 4/1/87), of 700 Red Bank Ave., West Deptford, was sentenced today (12/23) to four years in New Jersey state prison after pleading guilty to third-degree criminal restraint and agreeing to testify against a codefendant in an alleged August 2008 sexual assault on a teenager in a Woodbury NJ park.
Superior Court Judge Walter A. Marshal Jr imposed the prison term pursuant to an Oct. 28 negotiated plea. Under terms agreed to with Senior Assistant Gloucester County Prosecutor Audrey Curwin, Judge Marshall also ordered that Patterson register as a sex offender under Megan’s Law and regularly report where he lives. In plea discussions, Curwin used a provision in criminal law that makes a defendant subject to Megan’s Law in a criminal restraint case, as opposed to a sex offense, when the victim is under age 18. In this case, the victim was 15.
As part of his plea agreement, Patterson is to testify, if needed, against co-defendant Kian Patterson (DOB 8/25/86),of 50 Hopkins St., Woodbury. Kian Patterson is charged with aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child and criminal restraint. The location of the alleged assault was Woodbury’s Rotary Park, Barber Ave. Patterson is scheduled for a pre-trial conference in Superior Court, Woodbury on Jan. 8, 2010.
Camden man arrested in Deptford with 228 bags of heroin
December 7, 2009
For Immediate Release
Contact: Bernie Weisenfeld- PIO
Phone: (856) 384-5617; Pager (856) 251-4736
Culminating a one-month investigation by the Gangs, Guns & Narcotics Task Force of the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office, Julio Colon (DOB 6/8/87), of 470 Boyd St., Camden, was arrested Dec. 3 in a taxi cab in Deptford Township in possession of 228 bags of heroin and a 9 mm Ruger handgun.
Colon is charged with possession of heroin with intent to distribute; possession of CDS; possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose; possession of a handgun without a permit and possession of a defaced weapon.
Colon is being held in the Gloucester County Jail in default of $100,000 bail.
For Immediate Release
Contact: Bernie Weisenfeld- PIO
Phone: (856) 384-5617; Pager (856) 251-4736
Culminating a one-month investigation by the Gangs, Guns & Narcotics Task Force of the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office, Julio Colon (DOB 6/8/87), of 470 Boyd St., Camden, was arrested Dec. 3 in a taxi cab in Deptford Township in possession of 228 bags of heroin and a 9 mm Ruger handgun.
Colon is charged with possession of heroin with intent to distribute; possession of CDS; possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose; possession of a handgun without a permit and possession of a defaced weapon.
Colon is being held in the Gloucester County Jail in default of $100,000 bail.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Roofer indicted on theft, licensing charges
November 18, 2009
For Immediate Release
Contact: Bernie Weisenfeld- PIO
Phone: (856) 384-5617; Pager (856) 251-4736
William Hoyer (DOB 3/10/73), of 9 Fillmore Way, Sicklerville, was indicted today by a Gloucester County grand jury on charges that he kept a $3163 down-payment for a Monroe Township residential roofing job and did not perform the promised work.
A second count of the indictment accuses Hoyer of failing to maintain the required annual registration of his home improvement business with the state Division of Consumer Affairs. The business, believed to be defunct, was called A Better Life.
The third-degree theft by unlawful taking charge carries a maximum penalty of five years in state prison and the fourth-degree unregistered contractor charge is punishable by up to 18 months in prison.
The theft offense is alleged to have occurred May 4, 2008.
The Monroe Township homeowner who hired Hoyer eventually filed criminal and consumer affairs complaints against him. The Gloucester County Office of Consumer Affairs referred the matter to the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office for investigation.
Gloucester County urges consumers to check the registration of contractors before signing a contract, said county Freeholder Joe Chila, who oversees the Consumer Affairs office. Consumer Affairs and the GCPO “have been warning both consumers and home improvement contractors about this for several years,” Chila said.
For Immediate Release
Contact: Bernie Weisenfeld- PIO
Phone: (856) 384-5617; Pager (856) 251-4736
William Hoyer (DOB 3/10/73), of 9 Fillmore Way, Sicklerville, was indicted today by a Gloucester County grand jury on charges that he kept a $3163 down-payment for a Monroe Township residential roofing job and did not perform the promised work.
A second count of the indictment accuses Hoyer of failing to maintain the required annual registration of his home improvement business with the state Division of Consumer Affairs. The business, believed to be defunct, was called A Better Life.
The third-degree theft by unlawful taking charge carries a maximum penalty of five years in state prison and the fourth-degree unregistered contractor charge is punishable by up to 18 months in prison.
The theft offense is alleged to have occurred May 4, 2008.
The Monroe Township homeowner who hired Hoyer eventually filed criminal and consumer affairs complaints against him. The Gloucester County Office of Consumer Affairs referred the matter to the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office for investigation.
Gloucester County urges consumers to check the registration of contractors before signing a contract, said county Freeholder Joe Chila, who oversees the Consumer Affairs office. Consumer Affairs and the GCPO “have been warning both consumers and home improvement contractors about this for several years,” Chila said.
Camden man pleads to Deptford burglary
November 18, 2009
For Immediate Release
Contact: Bernie Weisenfeld- PIO
Phone: (856) 384-5617; Pager (856) 251-4736
Mark Fersner (DOB 12/22/82) of 713 N. 25th St., Camden, faces four years in New Jersey state prison after pleading guilty to second-degree burglary in connection with a break-in at a Deptford home coupled with a threat to harm the homeowner’s son on Dec. 19, 2008.
Fersner, who lived in Lindenwold when the crime occurred, entered a guilty plea Tuesday (11/17) as jury selection was to begin for his trial. In a negotiated plea, the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office will recommend sentencing as a third-degree offender to four years in state prison and a requirement that he serve 85 percent of his term before parole is possible. Deputy Trial Chief Michael S. Curwin prosecuted.
Fersner was charged with breaking into an unoccupied house at 716 Highland Ave. through a back door. He was accused to threatening the homeowner’s 25-year-old son, who arrived from work while the burglary was taking place. The son spotted Fersner dragging a safe from the house across the lawn on a blanket and called police from a neighbor’s home. Deptford Township police officers arrested Fersner in a shed two blocks from the victim’s home.
For Immediate Release
Contact: Bernie Weisenfeld- PIO
Phone: (856) 384-5617; Pager (856) 251-4736
Mark Fersner (DOB 12/22/82) of 713 N. 25th St., Camden, faces four years in New Jersey state prison after pleading guilty to second-degree burglary in connection with a break-in at a Deptford home coupled with a threat to harm the homeowner’s son on Dec. 19, 2008.
Fersner, who lived in Lindenwold when the crime occurred, entered a guilty plea Tuesday (11/17) as jury selection was to begin for his trial. In a negotiated plea, the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office will recommend sentencing as a third-degree offender to four years in state prison and a requirement that he serve 85 percent of his term before parole is possible. Deputy Trial Chief Michael S. Curwin prosecuted.
Fersner was charged with breaking into an unoccupied house at 716 Highland Ave. through a back door. He was accused to threatening the homeowner’s 25-year-old son, who arrived from work while the burglary was taking place. The son spotted Fersner dragging a safe from the house across the lawn on a blanket and called police from a neighbor’s home. Deptford Township police officers arrested Fersner in a shed two blocks from the victim’s home.
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