Trio Charged in Beach Armed Robbery

SEA ISLE CITY – Sea Isle City Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery July 3 at approximately 11:35 p.m. at JFK Boulevard and the Beach.
Initial investigation revealed the actual armed robbery occurred in the area of 35th Street and the Beach. Both juvenile victims relayed to officers that during the course of the robbery, one of the accused presented a stun gun and threatened the victims with it, while another of the accused presented a handgun during the commission of this robbery. The accused suspects then fled the area of 35th Street and the Beach.
Officers were given a description of the accused, who were located at JFK and the Promenade shortly thereafter. When confronted, Joseph Amabile, 20, of West Chester, Pa. remained at the scene, while Vincenzo Severia, 18, also of West Chester, Pa., and Brenden Burns, 19, of Downingtown, Pa. both attempted to flee from officers. 
During the course of the foot pursuit, Burns produced a black Glock model 26 handgun, which he then discarded while fleeing pursuing officers. Burns was caught and placed under arrest by Officer G. Moretti. At the time of his arrest, Burns was also found to have suspected controlled dangerous substance (CDS) and a 4-inch knife on his person. The Glock handgun Burns had in his possession was found to have been stolen in a separate burglary in Pennsylvania July 1.
Burns was charged with the following offenses: robbery first, degree; possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, second degree; unlawful possession of a weapon, second degree; receiving stolen property, third degree; possession of hollow point bullets, fourth degree; resisting arrest, fourth degree; and obstruction, fourth degree. His bail was set by Municipal Court Judge Vincent Morrison at $100,000. 
Severia attempted to flee the area, but was placed under arrest by Officer C. Calabrese, as he was attempting to remove a pink stun gun from his cargo pants pocket. At the time of his arrest, Severia was also found to be in possession of a 4-inch knife.
Severia was charged with the following offenses: robbery, first degree; possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, third degree; possession of a weapon – stun gun, fourth degree; prohibited weapon/devices – stun gun, fourth degree; resisting arrest, fourth degree; and obstruction, fourth degree.  His bail was set by Judge Vincent Morrison at $100,000. 
When initially approached by officers, Amabile surrendered. At the time of his arrest, Amabile was found to have a switchblade knife and suspected CDS in his possession.
Amabile was charged with the following offenses: robbery, first degree; possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, second degree; unlawful possession of a weapon, second degree; receiving stolen property, third degree; possession of hollow point bullets, fourth degree; and possession of marijuana under 50 grams, a disorderly persons offense. His bail was set by Judge Vincent Morrison at $250,000.
All three accused suspects were lodged in the Cape May County Correctional Center after failing to produce their required bail amounts. The investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be forthcoming.  
The charges and allegations contained in the complaint are merely accusations and the defendants are considered innocent unless and until proven guilty. This report is based on information received from law enforcement.