Indictments Filed Feb. 23

COURT HOUSE – A Cape May County grand jury had a busy week handing up 35 indictments, 20 of which involved drug possession or distribution. In many cases they were linked to crimes against property as well. Note: The abbreviation CDS is used throughout for controlled-dangerous substance.
Joseph Salladino
Joseph Salladino, 34, of Villas, was indicted for robbery in the first degree for an incident that allegedly occurred Feb. 28, 2012. According to the indictment, Salladino robbed two female victims while armed with a “silver revolver.” Salladino was also charged with two counts of possession of a CDS with intent to distribute, both third degree crimes. Since Salladino was previously convicted of second degree aggravated assault in 1997, he was also forbidden to carry a weapon.
The long list of charges in the indictment include a number of first and second degree offenses which can result in long prison sentences. In addition to the robbery and drug charges, Salladino faces first degree unlawful possession of a weapon along with second degree charges for possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes, unlawful possession of a weapon, and unlawful possession of a weapon during a CDS crime. His previous conviction also led to a second degree certain person charge.
Kelisha Johnson, Irwin Rishton, William Jones
On Nov. 17, 2015, police executed a search warrant for a property on West Roberts Avenue, Wildwood. The search produced quantities of heroin, cocaine, and marijuana. Additionally police discovered a loaded “9 mm Ruger semi-automatic handgun.”
Kelisha Johnson, 28, and William Jones, 28, both of Wildwood faced additional charges because they had a legal obligation to care for 3 and 5-year-old children who, according to the indictment, were neglected and endangered. Irwin Rishton, 29, of Brooklyn, N.Y. was also present and was in possession of the handgun.
The indictment against Jones and Johnson includes possession of CDS as well as possession with intent to distribute. Jones was also charged with heroin distribution within 1,000 feet of Wildwood High School, all third degree. The charge of endangering the welfare of a child against Jones and Johnson is a second degree offense.
Rishton is charged with a list of weapons offenses including unlawful possession of a weapon and unlawful possession of a weapon during a CDS crime, both second degree. He was also indicted for fourth degree possession of a prohibited weapon and prohibited devices, in this case hallow point bullets.
John Matthews, Nick Alexander
John Matthews, 26, and Nick Alexander, 24, both of Villas, were indicted for maintaining a CDS production facility, a first degree crime. Police say they two maintained a home equipped to produce methamphetamine.  The home on Maple Road also contained what police believe was the drug itself. When police responded to a call at the home, they found Matthews with burns on his face and hands from chemicals used in the drug production process. Police said Alexander was spotted running from the scene.
Jessie Daisey, Brandon Strausser, Tammy Flynn, Robert Treon, William Green, Allen Crouse
Police executed a warrant on the home of William Green, 51, in Rio Grande. According to releases, they found 500 bags of raw heroin along with other drugs. Green, Brandon Strausser, 23, of Court House, Allen Crouse, 35, Jessie Daisey, 22, and Tammy Flynn, 49, all of Villas, were arrested.
The indictment charges possession of a CDS with intent to distribute, third degree, possession with intent within 500 feet of public property, Rio Grande Park, second degree, and possession of CDS, third degree. The indictment references “a combination of” heroin, six monoacethlmorphine, morphine, codeine, and fentanyl.
Richard Gorman and Spencer Tracey Batchelor
In separate cases, the grand jury indicted two men with second degree sexual assault and third degree endangering the welfare of a minor.  In both cases the children were under 13 years of age.
Richard Gorman, 29, of Woodbine allegedly committed sexual assault on a child then 9-years-old during 2012. Spencer Batchelor, 58, of Belleplain allegedly engaged in sexual contact with a then 11-year-old again in 2012.
Kristina Cluff
Kristina Cluff, 29, of Erma was indicted for aggravated assault, two counts, one third and one fourth degree. She also faces charges for unlawful taking of a means of conveyance, fourth degree. Cluff allegedly “temporarily took a GMC Sierra pickup” from a known acquaintance and drove while intoxicated. She caused two accidents within minutes of each other in Lower Township. Injuries resulting from the accidents added the assault charges.
Anderson Johnson
Anderson Johnson, 52, of Wildwood, was indicted for second degree possession of a CDS with intent to distribute along with another second degree charge for being within 500 feet of public property, Commissioner Court Public Housing Project. Johnson was arrested when a search warrant was executed.  Police say they found about 13 pounds of marijuana on the premises.
Chad Johnson
Chad Johnson, 27, of Newark, Del., was indicted for second degree unlawful possession of a weapon along with a second degree certain person charge. In addition he faces fourth degree charges for unlawful possession of another weapon and for having a prohibited weapon. The incident leading to the charges occurred during the Roar to the Shore weekend in Wildwood. Johnson was found to have a .38 revolver, a knife and brass knuckles in his possession. Johnson had been previously convicted of third degree assault in Delaware and this led to the certain person charge.
David Fessler
David Fessler, 34, of Lower Township, was indicted for third degree burglary and theft along with fourth degree criminal mischief. Fessler allegedly entered a home on Bentz Avenue and took over $20,000 worth of jewelry. Surveillance video captured the incident. Fessler was also charged with taking a prescription drug, Percocet, from the home and with “purposely damaging property valued in excess of $500.” 
The above individuals are only charged with the offenses and are presumed innocent until proven guilty.