Grand Jury Indictments, July 21

COURT HOUSE – The Cape May County grand jury July 21 indicted Charles L. Quirk, 20, of Wenonah for robbery, first degree, aggravated assault, second degree, terroristic threats, third degree, and possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes, third degree. Quirk, a seasonal resident of Avalon, allegedly brandished a knife and threatened a group of women leaving an Avalon business. Quirk fled the scene after taking money from one of them.
During the alleged encounter, one of the victims dialed 911 but when police arrived, the suspect was gone. Based on a description and other information, police were able to secure an arrest warrant for Quirk, also known as “Charlie Blaze.” The incident occurred May 24. Four days later, after learning of the warrant, Quirk turned himself in to Avalon Police.
Quirk was released on $50,000, 10 percent bail set by Municipal Court Judge George Neidig. New Jersey State Police provided assistance in the case by developing a composite sketch that assisted in the arrest.
The grand jury also indicted William McNeal, Jr., 33, of Court House for terroristic threats, third degree, based on an incident that occurred in Wildwood April 18. McNeal allegedly threatened to use a firearm against two police officers.
Prior to the incident, McNeal had been arrested March 22 for disorderly conduct in Wildwood, March 27, for the same offense in North Wildwood and April 6 for defiant trespass in Wildwood.
On April 26, a resident of Wildwood was the victim of a stabbing on East Davis Avenue at approximately 8:30 p.m. 
Fernando Olivera-Santos, 36 and Salvador Matias-Hernandez, 48, both of Wildwood, were indicted in the incident. Both were charged with aggravated assault, third degree, conspiracy to commit aggravated assault, third degree, and possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes, two counts, third degree, and unlawful possession of a weapon, two counts, fourth degree.
Olivera-Santos allegedly had a knife while Matias-Hernandez wheeled a bat or pipe.
Christopher M. Welch and Brian D. Kane were indicted for eluding police, second degree, attempted burglary, third degree, and conspiracy, third degree. The two allegedly attempted to gain entry to the Village Pharmacy in Upper Township May 17. Later in a motor vehicle, the two fled from police when clearly signaled to stop. Police were able to apprehend both and arrested them.
Albert T. Buoncristiano, of Wildwood, was indicted for burglary, third degree, theft, third degree, resisting arrest, fourth degree and obstruction of the administration of law, fourth degree.
The indictment alleges Buoncristiano entered a residence on 26th Avenue in Wildwood, took property valued in excess of $500 and fled police in an attempt to avoid arrest.  The incident occurred Aug. 18, 2014.
Michael E. Holt was indicted for distribution of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS), third degree, and possession of a CDS, third degree. The substance in question was heroin, a Schedule I drug, in an amount less than a half ounce.  The incident occurred in Wildwood.
The grand jury indicted Carlor Delgado and Keila Salvat for distribution or possession with intent to distribute, third degree, possession with intent within 1,000 feet of a school, third degree, and possession with intent within 500 feet of public property, second degree. 
The alleged crime took place Feb. 4 near Wildwood High School and within 500 feet of the George Boyer Museum. The museum is the city’s historical museum on Pacific Avenue.
Ricardo Mercado-Martinez was indicted for an April 16 incident in Wildwood. On that day, Mercado-Martinez allegedly threatened two Wildwood police detectives with physical violence while also attempting to conceal or destroy evidence.  Mercado-Martinez was also in possession of a knife.
The charges and allegations contained in the indictments are accusations and the defendants are considered innocent until proven guilty.