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Logan Township Man Charged with Intent to Distribute CDSWoodbury, NJ – Brandin Jones, 38, of Logan Township, was arreste...
11/05/2026

Logan Township Man Charged with Intent to Distribute CDS

Woodbury, NJ – Brandin Jones, 38, of Logan Township, was arrested and charged with possession of controlled dangerous substance (CDS) with intent to distribute and related charges, Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns announced.

According to documents filed in this case:

On Nov. 4, following an investigation, the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office Gangs, Guns, and Narcotics (GGN) Task Force conducted search warrants on Jones’s home, vehicle and person. Investigators recovered 120 wax folds containing suspected he**in, as well as a mixer, a razor blade, and a plastic straw all with white, powdery residue. The CDS was found in a location which was easily accessible to three children who were also present at the time of the search.

He was charged with third-degree intent to distribute CDS, third-degree possession of CDS, second-degree endangering the welfare of a child, and possession of drug paraphernalia, a disorderly persons offense.

The maximum term of incarceration is five years for each of the third-degree charges and 10 years for the second-degree charge.

Prosecutor Johns thanked the GCPO HIDTA Task Force, the Greenwich Township, Logan Township, and Paulsboro Police Departments for their assistance in the investigation.

The charges contained in the complaint are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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11/04/2026

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UPDATE: Franklinville Man Arrested for Murder in Early Morning ShootingWoodbury, NJ – Ricardo A. Ferrera, 32, of Frankli...
11/02/2026

UPDATE: Franklinville Man Arrested for Murder in Early Morning Shooting

Woodbury, NJ – Ricardo A. Ferrera, 32, of Franklinville, was arrested for the early morning murder of his girlfriend shortly after noon today and is now in custody, Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns announced.

According to documents filed in this case:
Franklin Township Police responded to reports of a shooting at a Porchtown Road residence at 12:36 a.m. today. A witness, who had been upstairs at the home, reported they heard gunshots and came downstairs to find the victim, Christina Cruz, 30, lying in the living room.
The witness stated Ferrera was arguing with the victim about two hours before the shooting. A second witness, who was in a first-floor bedroom, reported hearing the argument followed by two gunshots and a thud.
The first witness told police that Ferrera drove off after the shooting and authorities issued a bulletin for his arrest.

He was taken into custody on charges of first-degree murder, second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and certain persons not to have a weapon.

Prosecutor Johns thanked the GCPO Major Crimes and Crime Scene Investigation Units, the Franklin Township Police Department, and the New Jersey State Police for their assistance in this ongoing investigation.

The charges contained in the complaint are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Mantua Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a MinorWoodbury, NJ – Michael Brown, 46, of Mantua, wa...
10/29/2026

Mantua Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Minor

Woodbury, NJ – Michael Brown, 46, of Mantua, was sentenced to 10 years in state prison today by the Honorable Michael Silvanio for aggravated s*xual assault of a minor, pursuant to a plea agreement, Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns announced.

According to documents filed in this case and statements made in open court:
Brown admitted to having in*******se with a victim between the ages of 13 and 16 on multiple occasions at his Mantua home. He stated that he had supervisory power over the victim at the time of these assaults, as the victim was staying overnight at the home and that it was his legal duty to take care of them.

Brown pled guilty in June to one count of first-degree aggravated s*xual assault of a minor. He was sentenced today to 10 years in state prison, of which he must serve 85% before becoming eligible for parole. Upon release he will be subject to lifetime parole supervision, must register as a s*x offender under Megan’s Law, must have no contact with the victim, and will be barred from any involvement in youth sports.

Brown’s wife, Valerie Brown, was a coach and organization president for the Harrison Sparks cheerleading squad and the victim was a member of the team. Valerie Brown’s charges of third-degree endangering the welfare of a child and criminal s*xual contact are still pending.

The State is represented by Assistant Prosecutor Kylie Finley.

Prosecutor Johns also thanked the Mantua Township Police Department and the GCPO High Tech Crimes Unit for their assistance in the investigation that led to today’s outcome.

Defense Counsel: Ken Aita, Esq.

The charges pending against Valerie Brown are merely accusations. She is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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10/27/2026

Have fun and be safe trick or treating this weekend!

Two Defendants Sentenced to Prison for Unlawful Handgun PossessionWoodbury, NJ – Two defendants were sentenced to state ...
10/27/2026

Two Defendants Sentenced to Prison for Unlawful Handgun Possession

Woodbury, NJ – Two defendants were sentenced to state prison Friday by the Honorable Kevin T. Smith in separate cases involving the unlawful possession of a handgun, Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns announced.

According to documents filed in this case and statements made in open court:
Jacquez Prince, 22, of Pennsauken, was sentenced to five years in state prison with one year of parole ineligibility, after pleading guilty to one count of second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon. An investigation by the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force determined Prince unlawfully possessed a handgun on July 19, 2023.

Tyquan Witcher, 21, of Woodbury, was sentenced to three years in state prison with one year of parole ineligibility, after pleading guilty to one count of second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon. On June 11, 2023, Paulsboro Police responded to a report of individuals waving handguns at Fort Billings Park. They later stopped a vehicle matching the description of the vehicle seen leaving the park and found two semi-automatic handguns in the trunk. Witcher was the driver of that vehicle.

The State was represented by Assistant Prosecutor Sarah Spanarkel in both cases.

Prosecutor Johns thanked the GCPO HIDTA Task Force, and the Paulsboro, Harrison Township, and East Greenwich Township Police Departments, for their assistance in these investigations.

Defense Counsel: Sophia Black, Esq for Prince and Tamika McCoy, Esq. for Witcher.

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10/27/2026

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Bellmawr Man Sentenced to 4 Years for ArsonWoodbury, NJ – Tobin N. Watson, 34, of Bellmawr, was sentenced Monday to four...
10/22/2026

Bellmawr Man Sentenced to 4 Years for Arson

Woodbury, NJ – Tobin N. Watson, 34, of Bellmawr, was sentenced Monday to four years in state prison by the Honorable Niki Arbittier for arson, pursuant to a plea agreement, Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns announced.

According to documents filed in this case and statements made in open court:
On Oct. 10, 2024, Watson lit a couch on fire next to an apartment building in Monroe Township. The fire spread into the building, damaging multiple apartments.

Watson pled guilty to one count of third-degree arson and was sentenced to four years in state prison.

The State was represented by Assistant Prosecutor Christian E. Dutill.

Prosecutor Johns thanked the Monroe Township Police Department and the Gloucester County Fire Marshall for their assistance in the investigation.

Defense Counsel: Joseph D. Zysman, Esq.

Bridgeton Man Sentenced to 1 Year for Car BurglaryWoodbury, NJ – Jerome Lindsey, 44, of Bridgeton, was sentenced Monday ...
10/22/2026

Bridgeton Man Sentenced to 1 Year for Car Burglary

Woodbury, NJ – Jerome Lindsey, 44, of Bridgeton, was sentenced Monday to one year in state prison by the Honorable Niki Arbittier, J.S.C., for theft, pursuant to a plea agreement, Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns announced.

According to documents filed in this case and statements made in open court:
On May 16, 2026, Lindsey entered into an unlocked motor vehicle in Monroe Township, removing items belonging to the victim.
He pled guilty to one count of fourth-degree theft and was sentenced to one year in state prison.

The State was represented by Deputy Chief Assistant Prosecutor Kate Mika and Deputy Chief Assistant Prosecutor Rex Utuk.

Prosecutor Johns also thanked the Monroe Township Police Department for their assistance in the investigation.

Defense Counsel: Taylor Dempsey of the Office of the Public Defender.

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