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Indictments Handed up Oct. 20

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By Vince Conti

COURT HOUSE – A Cape May County grand jury handed up the following indictments Oct. 20: 
Sean M. Burke, Edward B. Reichle, Jr.
On or about Aug. 20, Sean Burke, 26, of Villas, and Edward Reichle, 38, of Court House, allegedly robbed an individual while threatening the “immediate use of a deadly weapon,” placing the victim in fear of his life. The two were indicted for first-degree robbery, second-degree conspiracy as well as criminal restraint and making terroristic threats, both third degree. Burke had been arrested by Lower Township police in June for unlawful entry and assault at the home of his ex-girlfriend.
Edwin M. Bravo, Elizabeth Lowry, Omar Moya
The grand jury indicted Edwin M. Bravo, 46, Elizabeth Lowry, and Omar Moya, 26, for possession and possession with intent to distribute heroin, both third-degree crimes. The arrest occurred within 500 feet of public property, Sunset Park, adding a second-degree charge. Both Lowry and Moya were responsible for the care of a 2-year-old and were charged with endangering the welfare of a child, second degree.
Coleton R. Szallar, McKenzie Michalski
Two individuals from Pennsylvania, Coleton Szallar, 21, of Pittsburgh, Pa. and McKenzie Michalski, 21, of Bethel Park, Pa. were indicted for third-degree theft and conspiracy for an incident on July 23 in North Wildwood. A charge of obstructing the administration of law, fourth degree, was added for interference with the investigation and arrest.
Aleksander Ivanov
On Aug. 9 in Wildwood, Alekander Ivanov was arrested for possession of a stun gun for which he had “no explainable lawful purpose.” Ivanov was indicted for the fourth-degree offense of prohibited weapon.
Tia L. Johnson
Tia L. Johnson, 27, of Millville, was indicted for operating a motor vehicle during a second license suspension, a fourth-degree offense. Johnson was on a list for suspended license due to a driving while intoxicated, according to Woodbine State Police, when she was stopped July 13 in Dennis Township.  Police records say that Johnson refused a breath test.
Edward Hulme
On July 27, police allege that Edward Hulme, 37, of Voorhees, unlawfully entered an eating establishment on Mechanic Street setting off the alarm. Hulme, a former resident of the township, was located by police on nearby Poplar Avenue. While investigating the incident, police were approached by a woman who identified Hulme as the man who allegedly burglarized her car.  Hulme was indicted for two counts of burglary.
Eliezer Gonzalez-Ortiz
On July 17, in Wildwood, Eliezer Gonzalez-Ortiz, 23, allegedly entered a residence on West Juniper Avenue unlawfully and took moveable property valued in excess of $500.  Gonzalez-Ortiz was indicted for burglary and theft, both in the third degree.
Patricia E. Wilson
Patricia Wilson, 51, of Maple Shade, was indicted for theft by failure to make required disposition, third degree. A silver Toyota Corolla, which the indictment values in excess of $20,000, belonging to a Middle Township car rental firm, was allegedly taken by Wilson who failed to make the required payment.
Wilson was driving the car in Madison June 26, when a patrol officer “conducted a random license plate look-up.” The National Crime Information Center confirmed that the car had been stolen from Middle Township. Wilson was stopped and arrested
London Matthews
Another stolen car led to the indictment of London Mathews, 21, of Philadelphia. Matthews was arrested May 11 for bringing stolen property, a Nissan sedan, into New Jersey. Providing police with false information also led to an additional charge.  Matthews was indicted for receiving stolen property, third degree, and hindering apprehension, fourth degree.
Wayne A. Roberts, Alexander K. Camillo
Wayne Roberts, 21, of Camden, and Alexander Camillo, 20, of Philadelphia, were allegedly involved in a shooting incident during the early morning hours of June 29 in Wildwood. Responding to a call at approximately 4 a.m., police officers found a victim on the sidewalk on Juniper Avenue with a single gunshot wound to the chest. The victim was treated at the scene and airlifted to the Trauma Unit of AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center.
After investigation, and execution of search warrants, Roberts and Camillo were charged. Both were indicted for aggravated assault and the unlawful possession of a weapon, both in the second degree, and also with hindering apprehension in the third degree.
Roberts, just three months before, had been convicted of distribution of heroin in Camden County. His possession of a weapon brought an added charge of certain person in the second degree.
Elizabeth Wiggins, Arcenio Aborresco
Shoplifting indictments continue to be brought to the grand jury. 
This week, in separate incidents, Elizabeth Wiggins, 36, of Whitesboro, and Arcenio Aborresco, 49, of Woodbine, were each indicted for fourth degree shoplifting.
Wiggins allegedly took merchandise valued in excess of $200 from a supermarket Feb. 5. Aborresco is charged with taking goods valued in excess of $200 from another supermarket.
The charges and allegations contained in the complaint are merely accusations and the defendants are considered innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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