Readers are reminded that not only are all individuals listed below presumed innocent unless proven guilty, but 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 18 indictments Aug. 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.
Michael L. Fisher was indicted on four counts, including two in the third degree – possession of a CDS and resisting arrest. The remaining two counts were in the fourth degree for obstructing the administration of law and another resisting arrest. The CDS in question was fentanyl xylazine. The Drug Enforcement Administration has issued a public safety alert about the increased chances of a fatal drug poisoning when fentanyl and xylazine are mixed.
Valerie Devlin faces a single count of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child.
Luis B. Castrodad was indicted for third-degree possession of a CDS – para-fluorofentanyl.
Malik Z. Flanders was named in a two-count indictment for aggravated assault and resisting arrest, both counts in the third degree.
Isaac A. Barker faces a second-degree count for unlawful possession of a weapon – a handgun – along with a fourth-degree count for possession of a prohibited weapon – large-capacity magazines.
Malcolm S. Jones was indicted in three fourth-degree counts for possession of a prohibited weapon – a switchblade – unlawful possession of a weapon, and certain person. The certain person count is due to Jones’ 2008 conviction for possession of a CDS with intent to distribute.
Kenzie M. Hamacher was indicted on a second-degree count of unlawful possession of a weapon – a Glock 43 9mm.
James C. Macdonald was named in a one-count indictment for driving while suspended, a fourth-degree offense.
John G. Bersani and Parker A. Custis were independently and individually indicted on a single count each of third-degree shoplifting.
Albert G. Kalin faces a single count of third-degree possession of a CDS – methamphetamine.
Sean Reinek and James O’Connor were jointly named in a nine-count indictment. They face a first-degree count for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and a second-degree count for conspiracy. The indictment contained two more counts for possession with intent, one in the second degree for being within 500 feet of public property and another in the third degree for proximity of less than 1,000 feet from a school. There were two counts of third-degree possession of a CDS – phencyclidine and methamphetamine. Two more third-degree counts were for possession of stolen property – a 2017 Honda and a 2007 Yamaha. The final count was in the fourth degree for possession with intent to distribute drug paraphernalia.
Daniel M. Brunk faces a fourth-degree count for throwing bodily fluids at a police officer in Wildwood Crest.
Ashley E. Baker was indicted on a third-degree count for theft related to incidents on different dates in 2023 in Middle Township.
Kelly A. Lyons was named in a five-count indictment, with three second-degree counts for endangering the welfare of a child. The remaining two counts were in the fourth degree for aggravated assault and resisting arrest.
Charles B. Gass faces a single count of third-degree attempted burglary.
Sergio Hernandez-Sandoval was named in a one-count indictment for knowingly exhibiting a false government ID, a third-degree offense.
Thomas J. Williamson was indicted on 10 counts, including two third-degree counts for possession of a CDS – tramadol and methamphetamine. The other eight counts were in the fourth degree, including five counts of theft of a credit card and one each for criminal trespass, possession of a prescription legend drug, and certain person. Williamson was convicted of burglary in 2003. The indictment states he was in possession of a knife.
