WHITESBORO – Cape May County Prosecutor Robert L. Taylor and Middle Township Police Chief Christopher Leusner announce the arrest of Jennifer R. Bailey, 37, and Claudio F. Bailey, 60, both residents of Whitesboro, for the distribution of a methamphetamine on Dec. 13.
These arrests were the conclusion of a cooperative investigation between the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office, Gangs, Guns and Narcotics Task Force and the Middle Township Police Department Street Crimes Unit.
On Dec. 13, the Gangs, Guns and Narcotics Task Force along with members of the Cape May County Regional SWAT Team executed a court authorized search warrant at the Bailey residence, located on the 1500 block Route 9 South, Whitesboro. As a result of the search of the residence, distribution amounts of methamphetamine were located and seized. Also seized at this location were amounts of cocaine and marijuana.
Both Jennifer R. Bailey and Claudio F. Bailey were charged with distribution of methamphetamine, third degree, possession of cocaine, third degree, and possession of marijuana, a disorderly persons offense. Both were remanded to the Cape May County Correctional Center in lieu of $120,000 cash bail.
Taylor advises that persons convicted of a third degree crime are subject to a term of imprisonment of three to five years in New Jersey State Prison.
Taylor stated that his office will continue to work hand in hand with the local municipalities to target anyone selling illegal controlled dangerous substances.
Taylor continues to urge the citizens of Cape May County to report any information regarding illegal drug activity and 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, through the Cape May County Crime Stoppers at 609-465-2800 or 877-465-2801, or through the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office at 609-465-1135.
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.
