COURT HOUSE – Arthur L. Hoyle, 39, of Wildwood, was sentenced to 14 years in State Prison July 10 by Judge John C. Porto, Cape May County Prosecutor Robert L. Taylor announced July 16.
This sentence is the result of a large scale narcotics investigation in 2008 by the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and several local agencies. This investigation targeted a large scale cocaine distribution network operating throughout Cape May County. During this investigation it was learned that Hoyle was the leader of a narcotics distribution network and also affiliated with the “Blood” street gang. Hoyle was sentenced to first degree distribution of controlled dangerous substances.
Prosecutor Taylor stated that his office will continue to work hand in hand with the local municipalities along with State and Federal Agencies to target anyone associated with street gangs and drug distributors selling illegal controlled dangerous substances.
Prosecutor Taylor continues to urge the citizens of Cape May County to report any information regarding illegal drug activity and or any criminal activity within community and that this information can be reported anonymously through the Cape May County Sheriffs Tip Line at cmcsheriff.net and click on anonymous tip, or through the Cape May County Crime Stoppers at 609-465-2800 or 877-465-2801, Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office at 609-465-1168.
