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 17 indictments Dec. 19.
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.
Ernest Giordano was named in a single-count indictment for fourth-degree criminal trespass in Middle Township in July.
Abraham L. Woodring was indicted on five counts, including two for third-degree possession of a CDS, cocaine and bromazolam, two counts of third-degree possession with intent to distribute, cocaine and psilocin, and one count of fourth-degree intent to distribute drug paraphernalia.
Edward Pettit faces a third-degree count for failure to re-register upon a change of address in Middle Township. Pettit was convicted of sexual assault in 1993 and is subject to community monitoring.
Cooper Manley was indicted on two fourth-degree counts of assault by auto after allegedly injuring two individuals while driving under the influence.
Thomas K. McNemar faces two counts of aggravated assault in a domestic violence situation, one in the second degree and the other in the third degree. The indictment also contains a third-degree count for endangering the welfare of a child.
Woodrow Gipson was indicted on a single count of aggravated assault on a police officer in the fourth degree.
Matthew Woolston was named in a two-count indictment for theft, third degree, and criminal mischief, fourth degree.
Shawn E. Miller faces an indictment for second-degree endangering the welfare of a child related to an incident in Lower Township in October.
William Lazaro was indicted for third-degree possession of a CDS, buprenorphine, in Lower Township in October.
Brian K. Bank faces two third-degree counts for forgery and theft.
Brent D. Woods was indicted on four counts, including two third-degree counts of possession of a CDS, methamphetamine, and possession of a prescription legend drug in greater than five and less than 100 doses. The final two counts were in the fourth degree for unlawful possession of a weapon, a knife, and certain person. The last count is due to his previous conviction for burglary in 2019.
Diane L. Streahle faces two counts of third-degree possession of a CDS, methamphetamine and bromazolam.
Ryan D. Tomes was indicted on a single count of third-degree resisting arrest related to an incident in Wildwood in November.
Walter Morris was named in a three-count indictment for aggravated assault and possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, both counts in the third degree, along with unlawful possession of a weapon in the fourth degree, a 12-ounce glass bottle.
Lisa Jones was indicted on a single count of third-degree theft.
Gregory Alcaro faces a third-degree count of theft by deception of an amount greater than $2,400, along with a fourth-degree count for failure to comply with the Contractors’ Registration Act.
Terrance L. Dore was indicted for first-degree attempted murder, along with third-degree possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, a knife, and unlawful possession of a weapon in the fourth degree.
