Burlington City Man Indicted on Murder and Weapons Charges
Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced that a 50-year-old Burlington City resident was indicted today for fatally stabbing a man earlier this year in the house they shared in the East Farnerville section of the city. Arthur Ayala, of East Fourth Street, was indicted by a Burlington County Grand Jury on one count each of …
Trenton Drug Dealer Sentenced to Eight Years in State Prison for Causing Death of Mansfield Customer Who Fatally Overdosed
Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced that a Trenton drug dealer was sentenced today in Superior Court to eight years in prison for supplying the heroin that led to a Mansfield resident’s fatal overdose last summer. Darius Beckett, 29, pled guilty in July to Strict Liability for Drug-Induced Death (First Degree) and Making Terroristic Threats …
Former Teacher Pleads Guilty to Sexual Relationship with Student
Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced that a 31-year-old Haddon Township man pled guilty today in Superior Court to having sex with a female student while he was employed as a teacher at Cherokee High School. Under an agreement with the Prosecutor’s Office, Brantley Cesanek will serve five years in New Jersey state prison in …
Woman Found Fatally Shot Inside Vehicle in Willingboro
WILLINGBORO – Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Willingboro Township Public Safety Director Kinamo Lomon announced today that a 26-year-old Willingboro woman was fatally shot while sitting inside a parked car on Baldwin Lane in the Buckingham Park section of the township. The investigation began after police were called to the first block of the …
Burlington City Man Arrested for Possessing Child Pornography
Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and City of Burlington Police Chief John Fine announced that a 30-year-old City man has been charged with possession of child pornography. Dan Harris, of the 100 block of Juniper Street, was charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Third Degree). The investigation began after the BCPO High-Tech Crimes …
Man Indicted for Murders of Willingboro Grandmother and Grandson
Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced that a 23-year-old Willingboro man has been indicted for killing his ex-girlfriend’s grandmother and brother inside of their Eastbrook Lane home earlier this year. Terrance J. Matthews, who also resided at the home, was charged with two counts of Murder (First Degree), Kidnapping (First Degree), Eluding (Second Degree), four …
February Shooting in Willingboro Leads to Murder Indictment
Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced that a 23-year-old Willingboro resident has been indicted for fatally shooting a man who was sitting inside a parked vehicle earlier this year on Millbrook Drive. Terrance J. Matthews, of the 100 block of Eastbrook Lane, was indicted on one count of Murder (First Degree), Conspiracy to Commit Murder …
Man Indicted for Attempted Sexual Assault in Wooded Area Near I-295 Ramp in Mt. Laurel
Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced that a 53-year-old Philadelphia man has been indicted for grabbing a woman who was walking along a Mount Laurel roadway last spring and attempting to sexually assault her after dragging her into a nearby wooded area. Donald Cramer Jr. was indicted on two counts of Attempted Aggravated Sexual Assault …
Mt. Laurel Woman Charged with Murder in Death of Mother
MOUNT LAUREL – Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Mount Laurel Township Police Chief Stephen Riedener announced that a 23-year-old township woman has been charged with fatally stabbing her mother early yesterday morning inside the residence they shared at the Ramblewood Village Apartments. Marisa Rivera, of the first block of Pine Cove, was charged with …
Public’s Help Sought to Locate Sex Offender Who Failed to Register
Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced that law enforcement officials are seeking the public’s assistance locating a 60-year-old man who failed to register as a sex offender as required under Megan’s Law. William Dean is described as a white male, standing 6 feet tall and weighing approximately 220 pounds. He may be in the Camden …