Grand Jury Indictments, June 30

COURT HOUSE – Brothers Frank, 30, of West Wildwood, and Kevin Lopusan, 23, of Franklinville, were indicted June 30 by a Cape May County grand jury for burglary, third degree, theft, third degree, fencing, third degree and criminal mischief, fourth degree.
It all began when Kevin Lopusan was arrested on open warrants at 26th and New Jersey avenues Jan. 30 by North Wildwood Police. After discovering that Kevin had been working at a property in North Wildwood with his brother, Frank, police investigated.
They discovered that the property had had apartments burglarized with flat-screen televisions missing. Frank Lopusan was then interviewed and arrested. He joined his brother at the Cape May County Correctional Center.
Jesus A. Santiago, 29, and Stephon B. Allen, 24, both of Woodbine, were indicted on drug charges stemming from an incident May 6. Santiago was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS), heroin, a Schedule I drug. He was booked and released. Allen was charged with distribution of the heroin, less than half ounce, and was placed in the Cape May County Correctional Center. Both indictments are third degree crimes.
Baseemah Q. Smith, 29, of Ventnor and Tina N. Reynolds, 27, of Atlantic City were indicted for shoplifting and conspiracy, both third degree, as well as “obstructing the administration of law,” fourth degree. While many were filing tax returns April 15, Smith and Reynolds allegedly unlawfully removed merchandise from Marshalls in Court House valued in excess of $500. The indictments were based on charges brought by Middle Township Police.
Less than two months later, Smith was arrested again for shoplifting from the Old Navy store at the Hamilton Mall June 3. Police found over $3,000 worth of merchandise in the back seat of the car she was using.
The grand jury returned two separate indictments for “Drug Induced Death,” a first degree offense. In each case an individual was indicted for distributing heroin, a Schedule I drug, to someone who died as a result of using the drug. Each of the separate incidents occurred in Lower Township.
Michael R. Glinecke, 20, of North Cape May supplied heroin to Charles Hackett III March 4. Hackett allegedly died as a result of using the drug. Brian Duley distributed heroin to George Litzgus Oct. 31, 2014 causing Litzgus’ death.
Daniel R. Lloyd, 47, of Court House was indicted for burglary, third degree, and two counts of theft, third degree. On Oct.25, 2014, Stone Harbor Police responded to a call from a single family residence on 100th Street. The victim reported that several pieces of jewelry valued at $1,800 were missing. Further investigation identified other pieces of jewelry missing valued $3,000.
Nov. 7, the victim reported that an additional theft had occurred with jewelry and cash valued at $8,500 taken. Within a week an arrest warrant was issued for Lloyd who was processed and released after posting $10,000 bail.
Jermaine M. Russell, 26, was indicted for possession with intent to distribute a CDS, third degree, and possession with intent within 500 feet of public property, second degree. Russell was stopped March 13 due to an active warrant. He allegedly had in his possession 48 baggies of crack cocaine and 56 paper folds of heroin. The public property in question was Lincoln Park. Russell had been arrested just the month prior on charges of operating a motor vehicle on the suspended list.
Ernest C. Dunn Jr. of Ocean City was indicted for aggravated assault, third degree. The indictment alleges that “he did drive a vehicle recklessly and thereby did cause bodily injury.” The incident, from April 19, occurred within 1,000 feet of Ocean City Intermediary School.
Denzella L Wilson, 22, of Woodbine and Ziyard I. Walker, 28, of Paterson were indicted for possession of a CDS, third degree, (two counts), possession with intent to distribute a CDS, third degree, and hindering apprehension, fourth degree.
The incident from Feb. 5 in Dennis Township involved cocaine, a Schedule II drug and Clonazepam, a Schedule IV drug. Walker was charged with hindering because he allegedly gave false information to a police officer.
Raymond J. Stacy, 47, of Villas was indicted for armed robbery, first degree, and conspiracy, second degree for allegedly “using force upon (the victim) while armed with a deadly weapon” on Sept. 21, 2014. Stacy was also charged with conspiracy with others to commit the crime of armed robbery.
Brandon A. Strausser and Jessie J. Daisey, 21, of Rio Grande were indicted for burglary, second degree, unlawful possession of a weapon, third degree, theft, third degree, and conspiracy, second degree. The two allegedly entered a Dennis Township residence April 5 armed with a firearm, “a rifle or shotgun.” They took firearms belonging to the victim.
Amanda M. Perkins, 30, of North Cape May was indicted for shoplifting, fourth degree, and possession of a CDS, third degree. Perkins is charged with taking merchandise valued in excess of $200 from the Middle Township supermarket. She was found to have Alprozolam, a Schedule IV drug, in her possession.
Richard A. Hawthorne was indicted for “False Public Alarm,” fourth degree. Hawthorne lives in North Cape May at a residence to which Lower Township Police have been called numerous times for disorderly conduct incidents. The allegation leading to the indictment is that Hawthorne intentionally called for 9-1-1 services when he did not need them.
The individuals are only charged with the offenses and are presumed innocent until proven guilty.