Indictments Filed Oct. 4

COURT HOUSE – A Cape May County grand jury handed up several major indictments Oct. 4. The abbreviation for controlled dangerous substance used below is CDS. 
Michael Morales, Xavier Goicochia and 21 others 
On June 18, a large scale narcotics investigation, Operation Cold Front, resulted in the arrest of 25 individuals on a long list of charges including a number of first and second degree offenses. All of the charges were related to the distribution and possession of heroin. Some of the most serious charges were:
Michael Morales, 24 of Wildwood, and Xavier Goicochia, 20, of Wildwood were both indicted this week as a leader of narcotics trafficking network, first degree. Both were also indicted for burglary, three counts of conspiracy, and two separate weapons counts, all second degree.
Also charged with various counts of possession and/or distribution of a CDS and weapons offenses along with participation in the conspiracy was William Sierra, 31, of Wildwood.
Indicted for conspiracy to possess and distribute a CDS, second degree, were Wilson Reyes-Morales, 30, Christian Ramos, 21, Carlos Ramos-Maldonado, 25, Jorge Aviles-Morales, 27, all of Wildwood. These indictment counts also included Clay Smith, 45, of Court House, and Eric Nolan, 33, of Lower Township.
Jonathan Ramos-Ocasio, 28, and Virginia Long, 27, both of Wildwood, were indicted for distribution of a CDS, possession of a CDS, both third degree, as well as distribution of a CDS within 500 feet of public property, second degree.
First degree convictions can carry a prison term of 10 to 20 years, second degree, five to 10 years. The count for leader of a narcotics trafficking network carries a mandatory penalty, if convicted, of life imprisonment with a 25-year period before parole eligibility.
Mihaela Reilly
On July 21, 2014, Reilly was driving north on Route 9 in Upper Township when she allegedly struck and killed a 76-year-old man crossing the highway. She was indicted by a grand jury but the indictment was dismissed in court due to complications with a timeline drawn up by State Police. The Prosecutor’s Office said they would return to the grand jury with the case.
This week, Reilly, 25, of Upper Township, was again indicted for second degree death by auto and second degree violations of a law intended to protect public health and safety. That second charge relates to the allegation that Reilly was texting while driving.
Michael Cooper
On or about November to December 2015, Michael Cooper allegedly committed sexual assault on a 15 year old. In the summer of 2016, the indictment further alleges that Cooper engaged in unlawful sexual contact with the same victim. He was indicted for second degree sexual assault and two counts of third degree endangering the welfare of a child.
James Hoyle
James Hoyle, 36, of Whitesboro, was indicted for unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes, and certain person counts, all were second degree. In August, police responded to a call about an individual with a handgun.  A manhunt ensued which ended only when Hoyle turned himself in the next day. In 1998, Hoyle was convicted of possession with intent to distribute a CDS.
Ramon Leon-Soto
Ramon Leon-Soto, of Wildwood, was indicted for four counts of third degree distribution of a CDS and one count of distribution within 500 feet of public property, a second degree offense.
William Jones, Jr.
William Jones was arrested in Wildwood in August for endangering the welfare of a 10-year-old child for whom he had the responsibility for care. He was indicted for the second degree offence.
Darryl Jones, Crystal Green and Marlon Mitchell
Following the execution of a search warrant on their residence in Wildwood Crest, Darryl Green, 39, and Crystal Green, 33, were arrested for possession of a CDS and possession with intent to distribute. Police also found three children living in the home. Both individuals were indicted for third degree possession and intent to distribute heroin. With the amount of cocaine greater than .5 ounce, the indictment included an added count for second degree possession with intent to distribute. The couple also faces three counts of second degree endangering the welfare of a child.
Marlon Mitchell, 47, was also indicted for third degree possession of a CDS, cocaine.
Jerry Stafford
Jerry Stafford, 27, of Wildwood, was indicted for two counts of possession of a CDS along with a count of possession with intent to distribute, each count being third degree. Stafford was allegedly intending to distribute both heroin and cocaine. The amount of cocaine, greater than .5 ounce, led to another count of possession with intent to distribute, this one second degree. Since the alleged crimes occurred within 500 feet of public property, the Wildwood Boardwalk, the indictment included a final count of second degree possession with intent to distribute, second degree.
The above individuals are only charged with the offenses and are presumed innocent until proven guilty.