COURT HOUSE – Cape May County Prosecutor Robert L. Taylor and Sea Isle City Police Chief Thomas D’Intino announce the arrest of Veronica Broughton, 62, of Whitesboro for theft.
Broughton worked as a home health care aide for a 92-year-old Sea Isle City resident. The victim discovered the thefts and alerted Sea Isle City Police Department.
A joint investigation was initiated between the Sea Isle City Police Detective Division and the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Economic Crimes Unit. As a result of this investigation, it was determined Broughton allegedly stole in excess of $90,000 from the victim over a three-year period.
On Sept. 27, Broughton was charged with theft, a crime of the second degree.
According to Prosecutor Taylor, individuals charged with a crime of the second degree upon conviction are subject to a term of imprisonment of five to 10 years in New Jersey State Prison.
Prosecutor Taylor continues to urge the citizens of Cape May County to report any information regarding illegal activity and or any criminal activity within the community and that this information can be reported anonymously through the Cape May County Sheriff’s 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, as well as the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office at 609-465-1135.
The charges and allegations contained in the complaint are merely accusations and the defendant is considered innocent unless and until proven guilty. This report is based on information received from the Prosecutor’s Office.
Prosecutor Taylor continues to urge the citizens of Cape May County to report any information regarding illegal activity and or any criminal activity within the community and that this information can be reported anonymously through the Cape May County Sheriff’s 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, as well as the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office at 609-465-1135.
The charges and allegations contained in the complaint are merely accusations and the defendant is considered innocent unless and until proven guilty. This report is based on information received from the Prosecutor’s Office.
