Indictments Filed Aug. 8

COURT HOUSE – A Cape May County grand jury handed up 15 indictments Aug. 8. The abbreviation CDS below stands for controlled dangerous substance. 
Tristan Connelly and Gavin Smith
On July 10, Wildwood Crest police responded to a call concerning a strong smell of marijuana coming from a room at a Crest hotel.  Upon gaining entry, police found Tristan Connelly and Gavin Smith, both 19 and from Middlesex County, allegedly in possession of a CDS. Connelly was also said to have a prohibited switchblade knife. Smith allegedly possessed alprazolam.
The two were charged with third-degree possession of a CDS. Connelly is also facing counts of third-degree possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes and two fourth degree counts for unlawful possession of a weapon and possessing a prohibited weapon.
Shelby l. Williams
Shelby Williams, of Ocean City, was indicted on two counts of possession of a CDS, heroin, and Xanax. Her alleged neglect of two children, ages 8 and 7, led to two additional counts of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child.
Daniel Watts and Jaron Corbett
Middle Township police noticed a stolen automobile on Railroad Avenue in the afternoon of July 1. Attempts to stop the vehicle led to the car driving away at high speed. The danger to the public did not allow a pursuit.
The car, a 2010 Honda Civic, was later spotted parked behind a building with reports of two men leaving the scene.
Police later arrested Daniel Watts, 26, and Jaron Corbett, 28, both of Camden.
Watts was indicted for second-degree eluding police and third-degree receiving stolen property.
Both face counts for resisting arrest and obstructing the administration of law, fourth degree.
Corbett was indicted for possession of a CDS, third degree.
Robert Deeley
Robert Deeley, 20, of Manchester, Ocean County, allegedly “inflicted bodily injury” on a victim in the course of a theft. He was indicted for robbery, second degree, and aggravated assault, third degree.
Gerald Gaines
Gerald Gaines, 31, of Wildwood, was indicted for violation of community supervision, third degree. Gaines allegedly violated conditions of his lifelong supervision imposed because of his 2001 conviction for aggravated sexual assault.
Gaines was indicted in 2016 for the same offense of violating supervision.
Jan-Michael Erdman
Jan-Michael Erdman was indicted for the fourth-degree offense of operating a motor vehicle under second suspension. The incident occurred in Lower Township June 17.
Danielle Beerley, Charles Connor, Juan Cristobal, Ryan Stone
In separate indictments the following individuals were indicted for third-degree possession of a CDS: Danielle Beerley, 51, of Rio Grande, Charles Connor, 43, of Villas, Juan Cristobal, of Cape May, and Ryan Stone, 31, of Villas.
Nicholas Horin
Nicholas Horin, 35, was indicted for stalking, third degree and fourth-degree contempt of court.
Horin allegedly disobeyed the terms of a restraining order issued Jan. 11 and engaged in conduct “that would cause a reasonable person to fear for her safety.”
The alleged stalking occurred in Middle Township and Avalon. 
Niklas Kuriger
Niklas Kuriger, a young visitor to Stone Harbor, allegedly attempted to use a false government ID as proof of his being older than he is.  He was indicted for possession of a false government ID, fourth degree.
Victor Sabella 
A 23-year-old resident of Wildwood Crest, Victor Sabella, was indicted on weapons charges. In front of police July 10, Sabella allegedly entered his house and reappeared brandishing a large kitchen knife.
Sabella was indicted for third-degree possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes and fourth-degree unlawful possession of a weapon.
William Sweeney
William Sweeney, of Ocean City, was indicted on two fourth degree counts for obstructing the administration of law and resisting arrest.
Patrick J. Sluk
Patrick Sluk, 18, of Cape May, was indicted for distribution of marijuana near Lower Cape May Regional High School. He faces two counts of fourth-degree distribution of a CDS, along with a more serious third-degree count of distribution within 1,000 feet of a school.
The above individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.