Brick Township Woman Indicted

 A BRICK TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY WOMAN HAS BEEN INDICTED IN CONNECTION WITH A MAY, 2020 HOMICIDE

     " Mayra Gavilanez-Alectus Of Brick Township, New Jersey Has Been Indicted On Murder & Weapons Offenses In Connection With May 17, 2020 Homicide."

July 1, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ.- On Wednesday, June 30, 2021, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, Mayra Gavilanez-Alectus, 49, of Brick Township, New Jersey, was Indicted by a Grand Jury sitting in Ocean County on a charge of Murder, in connection with the death of Rebecca Gavilanez-Alectus, in Brick Township, New Jersey, on May 17, 2021. 

     Mayra Gavilanez-Alectus was also Indicted on charges of Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon.

     On May 17, 2021, members of Brick Township Police Department, responded to a residence on Creek Road for a report of an unresponsive female. Upon arrival, Police Officers found the lifeless body of Rebecca Gavilanez-Alectus in an upstairs bedroom of the residence. On May 18, 2020, The Ocean County Medical Examiner performed a post-mortem examination of Ms. Gavilanez-Alectus' body, and determined that the manner of her death to be a Homicide.

     A subsequent investigation by The Ocean County Prosecutor's Office Major Crime Unit, The Brick Township Police Department Detective Bureau, and The Ocean County Sheriff's Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit revealed that both the victim and the defendant resided at the Creek Road address. 

     The investigation further revealed that a Cylindrical Container used for the purpose of chilling wine was utilized in the commission of the Murder. The injuries sustained by Rebecca Gavilanez-Alectus were consistent with the implementation of this death. On May 18, 2020, a warrant for the arrest of Mayra Gavilanez-Alectus was issued. On May 21, 2020, Mayra Gavilanez-Alectus was taken into custody in Houston, Texas. She was extradited back to New Jersey, and has been lodged in The Ocean County Jail since her return to New Jersey.

     Ocean County Prosecutor would like to acknowledge the diligent efforts of Law Enforcement Agencies  and Assistant Prosecutors that participated in the investigation, arrest and the securing of an indictment in this case.

" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, Which States: The Charges Are Merely Accusations And The Defendant And Or Defendants Are Presumed Innocent Unless And Until Proven Guilty Beyond Reasonable Doubt."

FILED UNDER JUNE 30, 2021: LAW, OCEAN:  

Four Arrested In Ocean County Drug Sweep

FOUR CHARGED WITH VARIOUS NARCOTICS DISTRIBUTION OFFENSES IN OCEAN COUNTY STRIKE FORCE INVESTIGATION

     " 3 Individuals From Ocean County & 1 Individual From Monmouth County Have Been Arrested & Charged In Narcotics Operation In Ocean County."

June 30, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ.- On Wednesday, June 30, 2021, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that Detectives from The Ocean County Prosecutor's Office Narcotics Strike Force joined forces with Barnegat Township Police Department Crime Reduction Unit and Patrol Division, Toms River Township Police Department Special Enforcement Team, Stafford Township Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit and K-9 Unit, Ocean Township Police Department Detective Bureau, Lacey Township Police Department Detective Bureau, and The Ocean County Sheriff's, to conduct an investigation into the distribution of narcotics in The Ocean County Area.

     The investigation identified a residence in Barnegat as being utilized by Elex Hyman, 49, and Jaime Steen, 38, to store and distribute Cocaine.

     On June 29, 2021, Detectives from The Ocean County Prosecutor's Office Narcotics Strike Force, Barnegat Township Police Department Crime Reduction Unit and The Toms River Police Department Special Enforcement Team established surveillance on the residence in Barnegat.

     Detectives maintained surveillance on Hyman and Steen as they traveled to an area in Toms River. Detectives observed Hyman meet another vehicle that was occupied by Jesse Jackson, 38, of South Toms River, New Jersey, and Alicia Walker, 44, of Union Beach, New Jersey. After the vehicles parted ways, motor vehicle stops were executed on both vehicles and the occupants detained.

     As a result of the motor vehicle stops, Detectives recovered approximately 63 Grams of Powder and Crack Cocaine, 150 Wax Folds of Heroin and 100 Ecstasy Tablets. Hyman, Steen, Jackson, and Walker were all placed under arrest. Detectives applied for and were granted a search warrant for the residence in Barnegat. As a result of the execution of the search warrant, approximately $14,500. in U.S. Currency was seized. Arrested and Charged were;

     Elex Hyman, 49, of Barnegat, New Jersey was charged with Possession of Cocaine in an Amount Greater than One-Half Ounce but Less than Five Ounces with Intent to Distribute; Distribution of Cocaine in an Amount Greater than One-Half Ounce but Less than Five Ounces; Possession of Cocaine; and Knowingly Wander to Obtain or Sell a Controlled dangerous Substance. Hyman is currently lodged in The Ocean County Jail pending a Detention Hearing.

     Jaime Steen, 38, of Barnegat, New Jersey, was charged with Possession of Cocaine in an Amount Greater than One-Half Ounce but Less that Five Ounces with Indent to Distribute; Distribution of Cocaine in an Amount Greater than One-Half Ounce but Less than Five Ounce; Possession of Cocaine; and Knowingly Wander to Obtain or Sell a Controlled Dangerous Substance. Steen was charged on a summons and released pending a future court date.

     Jesse Jackson, 38, of South Toms River, New Jersey, was charged with Possession of Cocaine in an Amount Greater than One-Half Ounce but Less than Five Ounces with Intent to Distribute; Possession of Heroin with Intent to Distribute; Possession of Cocaine; Possession of Heroin; and Knowingly Wander to Obtain or Sell a Controlled Dangerous Substance. Jackson is currently lodged in The Ocean County Jail pending a Detention Hearing.

     Alicia Walker, 44, of Union Beach, New Jersey, was charged with Possession of Cocaine in an Amount Greater than One-Half Ounce but  Less than Five Ounces with Intent to Distribute; Possession of Heroin with Intent to Distribute; Possession of Ecstasy Tablets with Intent to Distribute; Possession of Heroin; Possession of Cocaine; Possession of Ecstasy Tablets; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; and Knowingly Wander to Obtain or Sell a Controlled Dangerous Substance. Walker is currently lodged in The Ocean county Jail pending a Detention Hearing.

     Ocean County Prosecutor Billhimer commends the collaborative efforts of Law Enforcement Agencies with the investigation which resulted in the arrests.

" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, Which States: The Charges Are Merely Accusations And The Defendant And Or Defendants Are Presumed Innocent Unless And Until Proven Guilty Beyond Reasonable Doubt."

FILED UNDER JUNE 30, 2021: LAW, OCEAN; 

Adult Passaic Male Arrested For Sexual Assault

A PASSAIC MALE HAS BEEN ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT CHARGES WHEN HE WAS A JUVENILE

     " A Passaic Man Has Been Arrested & Charged With Sexual Assault Offenses Committed When He Was A Juvenile."

June 30, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

PASSAIC, NJ.- On Wednesday, June 30, 2021, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Passaic Police Chief Luis A. Guzman announced the arrest of a 20-year-old male for acts committed while he was a Juvenile. The suspect was arrested on Monday, June 28, 2021, after an investigation conducted by The Passaic County Prosecutor's Office Specials Victims Unit in conjunction with The Passaic Police Department.

     The Male Suspect has been Charged with One Count of First Degree Aggravated Sexual Assault; Two Counts of Second Degree Sexual Assault; and Two Counts of Third Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

     On January 12, 2021, an employee of Woodrow Wilson Middle School in Clifton, New Jersey contacted the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office Special Victims Unit to report that a Thirteen-Year-Old Child had been Sexually Abused in the past. Prosecutor's Office Detectives and Passaic Police Department Detectives were able to interview multiple witnesses, and it was determined that the suspect had Sexually Abused two children at two different residences in Passaic, New Jersey.

     The sentencing exposure on First Degree Aggravated Sexual Assault is Four Years in a Juvenile Facility; on Second Degree Sexual Assault is Three Years in a Juvenile Facility; and on Third Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child is Two Years in a Juvenile Facility.

     Police charged the 20-Year-Old male on Two Juvenile Complaints. He was lodged in The Essex County Juvenile Detention Facility, pending his first appearance in Passaic County Family Court.

     The Passaic County Prosecutor's Office asks anyone that may have additional information regarding this incident to contact them at 1-877-370-PCPO.

" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, Which States: The Charges Are Merely Accusations And The Defendant And Or Defendants Are Presumed Innocent Unless And Until Proven Guilty Beyond Reasonable Doubt."

FILED UNDER JUNE 30, 2021: LAW, PASSAIC: 

Bill Cosby To Be Released From Prison

PENNSYLVANIA'S HIGHEST COURT VACATES BILL COSBY'S 2018 CONVICTION

     " After Spending Over Two Years In Pennsylvania State Prison Comedian Bill Cosby Will Be Released After Pennsylvania's Highest Court Vacates His 2018 Sexual Assault Conviction."

June 30, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

COLLEGEVILLE, PA.-Today, Pennsylvania Supreme Court, in a 79-Page Ruling, The Court overturned and vacated Bill Cosby's 2018 Sexual Assault Conviction, Barring Prosecutor's from presenting the case for a third trial.

     On Wednesday June 30, 2021, Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned Bill Cosby's Sexual Assault Conviction, after finding an agreement with a previous prosecutor prevented him from being charged in the case.

     The Court Ruling today resulted from an agreement Mr. Cosby struck with District Attorney Bruce Castor, in 2005, wherein Mr. Castor declined to prosecute Mr. Cosby in exchange for testimony during a Civil Trial.

     The Justices Ruled that the agreement prevented prosecution for the claims brought by Andrea Constant, the former Director of Operations for Temple University's women's basketball team, and wrote that the Prosecutorial Discretion of Pennsylvania's District Attorneys was not " Free Of The Constraints Of Due Process."

     Mr. Cosby " must be discharged, and any future prosecution on these particular charges must be barred," they wrote.  " We do not dispute that this remedy is both severe and rare. But it is warranted here, indeed compelled."

     Today's news comes  after Bill Cosby was denied Parole after he declined to participate in a sexual violence program conducted in the prison, with his attorneys arguing at the time, that participation in such program would make their client appear guilty.

     Today's Supreme Court Ruling, may pave the way for now imprisoned Harvey Weinstein's conviction to be overturned and remanded for retrial in the future.

FILED UNDER JUNE 30, 2021: NATIONAL; 

      

Summit, New Jersey Man Convicted With Robbery

 A SUMMIT, NEW JERSEY MAN WAS FOUND GUILTY FOR HIS ROLE IN SUMMIT ARMED ROBBERY

     " Patrick, Vermilyea, 47, Of Summit, New Jersey Was Convicted Of First Degree Armed Robbery, After Three Day Jury Trial."

June 30, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

SUMMIT, NJ.- On Wednesday, June 30, 2021, Acting Union County Prosecutor Lyndsay V. Ruotolo and Summit Police Chief Andrew Bartolotti announced, that on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, a Union County Jury returned a Guilty Verdict against a Summit man, charged with Armed Robbery for threatening a Gas Station attendant at knife point three years ago.

     The Jury deliberated for less than a day before convicting 47-year-old Patrick Vermilyea of First Degree Armed Robbery, Third Degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, and Fourth Degree Theft of Movable Property.

     The verdict came after three days of trial testimony before Union County Superior Court Judge Lisa Miralles Walsh and was tried by Assistant Prosecutors Estrella Lopez and Frank L. Valdinoto.

     At, trial, it was revealed that in the early morning hours of June 5, 2018, Vermilyea, armed with a knife, threatened an employee before entering the attendant's booth of a Shell Gas Station on River Road in Summit, New Jersey. Once inside the booth, Vermilyea stole money and cigarettes before fleeing the scene. 

     A short time later, Vermilyea was stopped in his vehicle by members of The Millburn Police Department on Interstate 78, and taken into custody.

     " This Guilty Verdict is the culmination of dedicated, hard work by Prosecutors and Investigators to successfully bring Union County's first criminal case to trial following the Covid-19 Pandemic," said Ruotolo.

     The investigation was led by The Summit Police Department and assisted by members of The Millburn Police Department.

     A sentencing hearing has been scheduled for September 23, 2021, in Union County Superior Court, when Vermilyea face a Life Sentence without the possibility of parole, due to the defendants extensive criminal history with Armed Robbery Convictions.

FILED UNDER JUNE 30, 2021: LAW, UNION:  

Abandoned 2-Year-Old Toddler Found Near Mexico-U.S. Border

 BIDEN & HARRIS SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE AS 2-YEAR-OLD GUATEMALAN TODDLER IS FOUND ABANDONED NEAR MEXICO-U.S. BORDER ON MONDAY

     " Come On Man, Biden, When Will This Child Abuse Stop, As 2-Year-Old Toddler Is Found Near Mexico-U.S. Border Alone Without Parents On Monday."

June 30, 2021 By Art Fletcher & Leo Madison Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News, 

VERACRUZ, MEXICO- Mexican authorities on Monday, June 28, 2021, found a boy, believed to be around 2-years-old, alone and abandoned by the side of a road near Veracruz, Mexico, according to a statement from The Country's National Migration Institute. 

     The boy reportedly had been travelling on a truck carrying around 100 migrants, before the vehicle pulled over after some of the migrants became ill from the heat and improper air circulation inside of the truck.

     Reuters described a photo of the child, saying he was seen in the image by himself with trash bags, packaged snacks, half-empty water bottles and discarded clothing on the ground around him. The toddler was also described as being shirtless when he was found, and was holding his face in his hands.

      Most of the other 100 plus passengers from the truck fled when authorities approached them, according to the report. However, eight Central American adults remained to speak with authorities in which the described the conditions they had faced.

      Travellers on the truck told the driver to stop, after people fainted due to dehydration and lack of air circulation.

      None of the adults said they were a family member of the toddler, the statement said. The statement added that authorities were in contact with the Guatemalan Consulate, because the boy is believed to be from that Country.

      U.S. Customs and Border Protection has released data that indicates thousands of children from Central America have crossed illegally from Mexico into The United States, without their parents.

FILED UNDER JUNE 30, 2021: NATIONAL, BIDEN, BORDER:  

Texas Mother Shot & Killed In Annapolis, Maryland

 A TEXAS MOTHER WAS SHOT AND KILLED OUTSIDE HOTEL AFTER DROPPING SON OFF AT U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY

     " Michelle Jordan Cummings Was Tragically Killed In Annapolis Maryland Senseless Shooting."

June 30, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND- Police on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 identified Michelle Jordan Cummings, 57, of Houston, Texas as the woman as the woman who was shot and killed outside a hotel after dropping off her son at The U.S. Naval Academy.

     The woman and her husband were reportedly staying at an Annapolis Hotel after dropping off their son at The Academy 

     The shooting happened at approximately 12:21 a.m., on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. According to Police, a preliminary investigation revealed Cummings, who was not the intended target of the gunfire, was stuck by gunfire while sitting in a patio area outside of the hotel.

     Police in Annapolis are asking anyone with information regarding this shooting to contact Annapolis Detectives at (401) 260-3439, or you can also contact Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

FILED UNDER JUNE 30, 2021: NATIONAL:   

State Park Police Officer Charged

 A NEW JERSEY STATE PARK POLICE OFFICER HAS BEEN CHARGED IN THEFT ALLEGATIONS

     " Chris Smith Of Hope, New Jersey Has Been Charged With Stealing More Than $75,000. From Two Police Unions Over A Period Of Seven-Years."

June 30, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

TRENTON, NJ.- On Tuesday, June 29, 2021, New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced that a New Jersey State Park Police Officer who served as President of both his local Police Union and a Statewide Police Union was charged on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, with stealing more than $75,000., from the two unions over a seven year time period.

     Chris Smith, 47, of Hope, New Jersey, was charged Tuesday, by way of Complaint-Summons, with Second Degree Theft by Unlawful Taking. Smith was charged in an investigation by The Office of Public Integrity and Accountability, Corruption Bureau.

     From 2021 to 2018, Smith who was President of The New Jersey Policemen's Benevolent Association (PBA) Local #222, which represents The New Jersey Park Police. From 2013 to 2021, Smith was President of The State Law Enforcement Union (SLEU). Smith, was alleged to have stolen more than $75,000. in total from  PBA Local #222 and SLEU, by using Bank Accounts and Credit Cards of the two Unions to make Unauthorized Personal Expenditures that were unrelated to Union Business.

     Smith allegedly used Credit Accounts of both unions to pay for out-of-state personal travel that was unrelated to union activity, including airfare and rental car expenses for trips to Florida. 

     In addition, Smith allegedly used accounts of both unions to pay for personal meals and alcohol at restaurants in New Jersey and New York City unrelated to any Union Business.

" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, Which States: The Charges Are Merely Accusations And The Defendant And Or Defendants Are Presumed Innocent Unless And Until Proven Guilty Beyond Reasonable Doubt."

FILED UNDER JUNE 30, 2021: LAW, NJ STATE: 

Paterson Shooting This Afternoon

 SHOOTING IN THE AREA OF EAST 25th STREET AND 14th AVENUE IN PATERSON, NEW JERSEY

     " A 26-Year-Old Man Was Injured This Afternoon In A Drive By Shooting Incident In The Area East 25th Street & 14th Avenue In Paterson, New Jersey."

June 29, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News, 

PATERSON, NJ.- On Tuesday, June 29, 2021, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Ibrahim Baycora announced that at approximately 2:35 p.m. on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, members of The Paterson Police Department responded to the area of East 25th Street and 14th Avenue in Paterson, New Jersey, on a report of shots fired.

     Upon arrival Police Officers located a potential crime scene, but were unable to locate a victim.

     A short time later, members of The Paterson Police Department were advised that a 26-year-old male Paterson resident arrived at Saint Joseph's University Medical Center seeking treatment for a non-life threatening gunshot wound.

     Based on the initial investigation, it was determined that the victim was standing in the area of 25th Street and 14th Avenue, when an unknown gunman shot him from a passing motor vehicle.

     The investigation remains active and ongoing. More information will be released when becomes available.

     The Passaic County Prosecutor's Office asks anyone with additional information to please contact them at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or contact The Paterson Police Ceasefire Unit at (973) 321-1342.

FILED UNDER JUNE 29, 2021: LAW, PASSAIC: 

Arrest Made In Connection Of June 20, 2021 Homicide

AN ARREST HAS BEEN MADE IN CONNECTION TO HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION

     " East Orange Police Arrest Man In Connection With June 20, 2021 Paterson, New Jersey Homicide Investigation."

June 29, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

EAST ORANGE, NJ.- On Monday, June 28, 2021, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes, Paterson Police Chief Ibrahim Baycora, and East Orange Police Chief Phyllis Bindi announced that base on an investigation by The Paterson Police Department in conjunction with The Passaic County Prosecutor's Office, Charles A. Richardson, 34, of Paterson, New Jersey, was arrested on Sunday, June 27, 2021, in relation to The Homicide Investigation that took place June 20, 2021 in the area of 434 10th Avenue in Paterson, New Jersey. Mr. Richardson has been Charged with First Degree Murder.

     On Sunday, June 20, 2021, at approximately 2:41 p.m., members of The Paterson Police Department responded to 434 10th Avenue in Paterson in response to a report of an Assault.

     Upon arrival, Police Officers located Tremaine Thomas, 43, of Paterson, New Jersey lying in the store with Blunt Force Injuries.

     Paterson Fire Department Personnel arrived on scene and treated Mr. Thomas, who was transported to Saint Joseph's University Medical Center, in Paterson, New Jersey. A short time later, Mr. Thomas succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.

     An investigation revealed that Mr. Richardson was the individual responsible for the murder of Mr. Thomas. Mr. Richardson was subsequently charged, and an arrest warrant was issued. Mr. Richardson was arrested on June 27, 2021, at approximately 6:30 p.m., without incident, by The East Orange Police Department following a motor vehicle stop.

     The State has filed a Motion for Pretrial Detention which will be heard by a Superior Court Judge.

     The Passaic County Prosecutor's Office asks anyone with additional information regarding this incident, to please contact them at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or contact The Paterson Police Detective Bureau at (973) 321-1120.

" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, Which States: The Charges Are Merely Accusations And The Defendant And Or Defendants Are Presumed Innocent Unless And Until Proven Guilty Beyond Reasonable Doubt."

FILED UNDER JUNE 29, 2021: LAW, PASSAIC:   

Indictment Returned

AN INDICTMENT HAS BEEN RETURNED IN 21-YEAR-OLD COLD CASE 

     " A Camden County Grand Jury Has Returned An Indictment In A 21-Year-Old Home Invasion Cold Case."

June 29, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

SOMERDALE, NJ.- On Tuesday, June 29, 2021, Acting County Camden Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer and Somerdale Police Chief James J. Walsh announced that a Camden County Grand Jury has Returned an Indictment against a 46-Year-Old Sanika Adams a South Carolina Resident, for his involvement in the April 15, 1999, Home Invasion Robbery that remained unsolved until 2020.

     The Indictment Charges Adams, who at the time was a Lawnside, New Jersey resident, with First Degree Attempted Murder, Multiple Counts of First Degree Kidnapping, Aggravated Sexual Assault, Second and Third Degree Aggravated Assault, Third Degree Criminal Restraint, Third Degree Terroristic Threats, Fourth Degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, and Third Degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose.

     Adams is accused of breaking into the home shared by a mother and her adult daughter in the 400 Block of Park Avenue in Somerdale, New Jersey, in the early morning hours, after allegedly cutting the phone lines so the woman could not call for help.

    Adams allegedly then entered the 58-year-old mother's bedroom as she slept, held a knife to her throat, demanded money, and tied up her 28-year-old daughter. Adams then allegedly Raped the daughter, Stabbed her multiple times, and then fled, leaving her Bound and Bleeding. When the mother tried to call for help, she realized the phone lines had been cut. She then ran to a neighbors home for help.

     DNA was collected from the victim of the Rape, but no perpetrator was identified at the time. However, some 20-years later, The Somerdale Police Department received notification that there was a potential DNA match to Adams in The Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), a National Index System. The New Jersey State Police Lab confirmed that Adams was the source of the DNA taken from the Rape Victim 21 Years Ago.

     On December 4, 2020, The Camden County Prosecutor's Office and The Somerdale Police Department arrested Adams in South Carolina, where he was residing.

     " Cold Cases often seem hopeless," said Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer. " However , Thanks to the strides Law Enforcement has made in technology, improved communications between Law Enforcement Agencies, and the sheer tenacity of our Detectives in consistently reviewing Cold Case Files, we are able to finally move forward in seeking justice in this matter. We want the community to know-we will simply never give up.

" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, Which States: The Charges Are Merely Accusations And The Defendant And Or Defendants Are Presumed Innocent Unless And Until Proven Guilty Beyond Reasonable Doubt."

FILED UNDER JUNE 29, 2020: LAW, CAMDEN:

      

Clifton Man Detained On Child Pornography Offenses

 A 57-YEAR-OLD CLIFTON, NEW JERSEY MAN HAS BEEN DETAINED ON CHILD PORNOGRAPHY OFFENSES

     " Paul Rusin Of Clifton, New Jersey Has Been Detained To Await Trial On Possessing & Distribution Charges Of Child Pornography Charges."

June 29, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

CLIFTON, NJ.- On Tuesday, June 29, 2021, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Passaic County Sheriff Richard H. Berdnick announced the Pretrial Detention of Paul Rusin, 57, of Clifton, New Jersey. Mr. Rusin was arrested without incident on June 22, 2021, after an investigation conducted by The Passaic County Sheriff's Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force.

     Mr. Rusin has been Charged with Two Counts of Third Degree Possession of Child Pornography; Two Counts of Second Degree Distribution of Child Pornography; and Two Counts of Storing or Maintaining Child Pornography on a File Sharing Program.

     The Sheriff's Office ICAC Task Force began an investigation into an individual, later identified as Mr. Rusin, who was using the Internet to Obtain, Distribute, and Maintain Electronic Files depicting the Sexual Exploitation or Abuse of Children under the age of eighteen years old.

     The investigation revealed that Mr. Rusin stored Child Pornography on both Flash Drive and a Cloud Based Account. The images and videos recovered, depicted nude children, ranging in the age from approximately a few months old to 10 years old, engaging in Sexual Acts.

     The sentencing exposure on Third Degree Possession of Child Pornograpy is Three to Five Years in New Jersey State Prison; on Second Degree Distribution of Child Pornography is Five to Ten Years in New Jersey State Prison; and on Second Degree Storing or Maintaining Child Pornography on a File Sharing Program is Five to Ten Years in New Jersey State Prison. If convicted Mr. Rusin is also subjected to Parole Supervision for Life and Megan's Law Registration Requirements.

     At a Detention Hearing on Monday, June 28, 2021, The Honorable Marybel Mercado-Ramirez, J.S.C. Granted the State's Motion for pretrial detention of Mr. Rusin.

     The Passaic County Prosecutor's Office asks anyone with additional information about this incident or other incidents involving this individual to please contact them at 1-877-370-PCPO.

" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, Which States: The Charges Are Merely Accusations And The Defendant And Or Defendants Are Presumed Innocent Unless And Until Proven Guilty Beyond Reasonable Doubt."

FILED UNDER JUNE 29, 2021: LAW, PASSAIC:     

W.H.O. Urges Fully Vaccinated People To Wear Masks

THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION URGES FULLY VACCINATED PEOPLE TO CONTINUE TO WEAR MASKS

     " Friday's Announcement By The World Health Organization Leaves Many Confused."

June 29, 2021 By Art Fletcher & Leo Madison Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND- On Friday, June 25, 2021, The World Health Organization urged fully vaccinated people to continue to wear masks, social distance and continue to practice other Covid safety measures, as the highly contagious Delta Variant continues to spread across the world.

     " People cannot feel safe just because they had two doses. They will still need to protect themselves," Doctor Mariangela Siamo, The World Health Organization's Director-General for Access to Medicines and Health Products, said during a news briefing from The Agency's Headquarters.

     " Vaccines alone won't stop Community Transmission," stated Simao. " People need to continue to use masks consistently, be in ventilated spaces, hand hygiene, ..... the physical distance, avoid crowding. This still continues to be extremely important, even if you are vaccinated when you have a Community Transmission ongoing."

     The Health Organization's comments come as some Countries, including The United States, have largely done away with masks and Pandemic-Related Restrictions, as Covid vaccines have helped drive down the numbers of new infections and deaths. 

     Just six weeks ago, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks outdoors, or in most indoor settings, to protect themselves and others against Covid-19.

     The news was received with some skepticism, after repeated back and forth with CDC Recommendations over the past fourteen months, from the onset of the Pandemic.

     W.H.O. Officials said they are asking Fully Vaccinated People to continue to " Play It Safe" because a large portion of the world remains unvaccinated and highly contagious variants, such as the Delta Variant, are spreading in many countries, causing outbreaks.

     The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, that about half of adults infected in an outbreak of the Delta Variant in Israel were fully vaccinated with the Phizer-BioNTech vaccine, prompting the Government to reimpose an indoor mask requirement and other Covid measures.

     " Yes, you can reduce some measures and different countries have different recommendations in that regard. But there is still the need for caution," Doctor Bruce Aylward, a Senior Advisor to The W.H.O.'s Director-General, said at a briefing. " As we are seeing, there are new variants emerging."

     The World Health Organization stated last week that the Delta is becoming the Dominant Variant of the disease Worldwide.

     W.H.O. Officials have said the Variant, first found in India but now in at least 92 other countries, is the Fastest and Fittest Coronavirus strain yet, and it will " Pick Off" the most vulnerable people, especially in places with low vaccination rates.

     In The U.S., President Biden said Covid Deaths Nationwide will continue to rise due to the spread of the dangerous Delta Variant, calling it a " Serious Concern."

     Further warning, Biden stated that Americans who are still unvaccinated are especially at risk. Biden's warning comes as his plan to have 70 Percent of all Americans fully vaccinated by July 4, 2021, falls far short of his goal. Today, the rate of fully vaccinated people stands at 46 Percent.

     " Six Hundred Thousand-Plus Americans have died, and with this Delta Variant you know there's going to be others as well. You know it's going to happen. We've got to get young people vaccinated," Biden said on Thursday at a Community Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. 

FILED UNDER JUNE 29, 2021: NATIONAL, GLOBAL:

        

U.S. Braces For Mass Evictions

THE U.S. BRACES FOR A SURGE OF EVICTIONS AS THE MORATORIUM NEARS THE END

     " Potentially 6 Million Americans May End Up Homeless As CDC's Eviction Moratorium Comes To A Close On July 31, 2021."

June 29, 2021 By Art Fletcher & Leo Madison Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

WASHINGTON, DC.- On Thursday, June 24, 2021, The Centers United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) extended the Nationwide Ban on Evictions, from June 30, 2021 to July 31, 2021, but even with the 30 Day extended time period, experts have voiced concern about the estimated 6 Million or so Americans, who owe back rent.

     The Federal Restrictions on evictions for nonpayment of rent took effect soon after the Covid Pandemic took hold across the Nation in the early months of 2020. The first moratorium, came with The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, ran from the end of March 2020 to the end of July 2020.

     The CDC put its own Eviction Moratorium in place in September 2020. The Moratorium was set to end on June 30, 2021, before CDC Director Rochelle Walensky announced last week that the Agency would extend the June 30th Deadline to July 31st.

     A Federal Appellate Court ruled on May 5, 2021, before the latest CDC Extension, that the CDC Overstepped its authority with their extension. The Biden Administration appealed the ruling the same day, which proved to be successful. However, that legal action shows the difficulty the CDC will face should it try to enact another extension.

     Along with the need to stem the possibility of a sudden surge of potential homelessness throughout the Nation, there is also evidence showing that housing evictions increase the threat of Covid Infections spreading.

     Landlords across the country have argued against continuing the moratorium, on June 3, 2021, in Alabama, The Associations of Realtors sent an emergency application to The U.S. Supreme Court's Chief Justice Roberts.

     A statement in The Application read, " Landlords have been losing over $13 Billion every month under the Moratorium, and the total effects of The CDC's Overreach, may be as high as $200 Billion if it remains in place for a year."

     Numerous States across the Nation have taken steps on their own to prevent evictions. California announced it would extend the statewide eviction moratorium through September, 2021. In April, New York State extended its moratorium through the end of August 2021. But different interpretations regarding eviction moratoriums have occurred from county to county in some States.

     One reason evictions have been carried out in many states during the Covid-19 Pandemic, despite the CDC Moratorium is that tenants neglected to fill out the paperwork necessary to prevent eviction proceedings for nonpayment of rent.

     As President Biden plans to visit Wisconsin today in order to sell his Infrastructure package, The President needs to be more focused on the plight that over 6 Million Americans may face at the end of July, 2021, "Homelessness." 

FILED UNDER JUNE 29, 2021: NATIONAL, BIDEN:     

Father & Son Arrested In Camden County

A FATHER AND SON HAVE BEEN ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH APRIL 26th VOORHEES TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY BANK ROBBERY

     " A 43-Year-Old Father & His 23-Year-Old Son Have Been Charged With 1st Degree Robbery & Weapons Offenses In Connection With April 26th Fulton Bank Armed Robbery."

June 29, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

VOORHEES TOWNSHIP, NJ.- Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer and Voorhees Township Police Chief Louis Bordi announced on Monday, June 28, 2021, a Father and Son have been arrested in connection with a Fulton Bank Robbery that occurred on April 26, 2021, in Voorhees Township, New Jersey.

     Jermaine Johnson, 43, of Haddonfield, New Jersey was arrested by U.S. Marshals NY/NJ Fugitive Task Force at a residence on the Unit Block of Linden Avenue, on May 18, 2021. Mr. Johnson has been charged with First Degree Robbery and Weapons Offenses. Johnson is currently lodged in The Camden County Jail awaiting trial.

     Safeek Johnson, 23, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was arrested Monday, June 28, 2021, by U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, at the intersection of Rockland Road and Old York, in Philadelphia, Pa. Johnson was in Possession of a Handgun at the time of his arrest. He is also charged with First Degree Robbery and Weapons Offenses in connection with the Bank Robbery. Johnson is currently detained in Philadelphia, Pa. pending extradition back to New Jersey.

     On April 26, 2021, Police responded to The Fulton Bank on Haddonfield-Berlin Road on a report of an Armed Bank Robbery. The teller told Police a man entered the bank around 11:06 a.m. armed with a Handgun and went into the Vault area. The man then left the bank with a large amount of cash from the Vault. 

     Surveillance photos showed the man wearing black and white New Balance Sneakers, Black Pants, with two thin, white stripes down the sides, a black camo hoodie, and a tan backpack.

     Anyone with additional information regarding this matter is asked to please contact Camden County Prosecutor's Office Detective Tanner Ogilvie at (856) 650-6398 or Voorhees Township Police Detective Christopher Tomasco at (856) 627-5858.

" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, Which States: The Charges Are Merely Accusations And The Defendant And Or Defendants Are Presumed Innocent Unless And Until Proven Guilty Beyond Reasonable Doubt."

FILED UNDER JUNE 29, 2021: LAW, CAMDEN: