Readers are reminded that not only are all individuals listed below presumed innocent unless proven guilty, there may also be multiple individuals who share the same name, even in the same town.
COURT HOUSE – A Cape May County grand jury handed up 12 indictments April 1.
The abbreviation CDS below stands for controlled dangerous substance.
A “certain person” charge can be brought against individuals whose previous convictions bar them from having weapons.
James C. Goodman faces a three-count indictment, with two counts of assault by auto, one in the third degree and one in the fourth, along with a second-degree count of aggravated assault. The indictment says that Goodman was under the influence while driving.
John A. Steel was indicted for unlawful possession of a weapon, a .177 caliber pellet/BB gun. The count is in the third degree.
Cheryl J. Williams was named in a single-count indictment for third-degree possession of a CDS, methamphetamine.
Erin M. Schley was indicted for fourth-degree aggravated assault on a Lower Township police officer.
Melissa M. Caraveau faces a single count of third-degree possession of a CDS, heroin.
Michael Brisby was indicted on two counts of receiving stolen property, both counts in the third degree, along with a second-degree count for unlawful possession of a weapon, a Glock 43x handgun.
James N. Bodziak was named in a two-count indictment, for third-degree making terroristic threats and fourth-degree contempt of a final restraining order.
Jayson B. Pierce faces a second-degree certain person indictment after being found in possession of a knife despite his 2008 conviction for endangering the welfare of a child.
Keyon J. Jean was indicted on two third-degree counts of theft and a third-degree count of conspiracy with a co-defendant who was not named.
Robert M. Sullivan faces two third-degree counts, for aggravated assault on a Middle Township police officer and resisting arrest.
Joseph C. Ruffin was indicted for third-degree possession of a CDS, bromazolam.
Salvatore J. Gellura faces a third-degree count of arson in Middle Township, along with a fourth-degree count of hindering apprehension.
